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Two Thousand 

Years 

in 

Celestial Life. 

Introduction to 

Science and Key of Life; 

Manifestations of Divine Law. 

[received through psychic telegraphy.] 

Autobiography of 

Clytina; 




Born in Athens, 147 B. C. 
Passed to Celestial Life, 131 B. C, 

Published by 

Astro Publishing Company, 

Hodges Building, 

Detroit, Michigan, U. S. A. 

1901. 



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CONGRESS, 
Two Copies Received 

MAY. 14 1901 

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COMPILED AND COPYRIGHTED BY 

HENRY CI,AY HODGES, 
Detroit, Michigan, U. S. A. 
1901. 

All Rights Reserved. 

revised and edited by 

HAMILTON G. HOWARD, 

OF THE DETROIT BAR. 



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DETROIT. 



PREFACE. 



Within the past four years, Mr. Henry Clay 
Hodges, of Detroit, Michigan, has received through 
psychic force, a series of remarkable communica- 
tions under the following circumstances : Early in 
1897, in said city, in company with six others, four 
gentlemen and two ladies, he commenced an inquiry 
with the view of investigating truth in connection 
with psychic phenomena. The meetings of the 
seven, one of whom possessed marked psychic pow- 
ers, were continued weekly, with little interruption 
from that time to this. They have been held with 
closed doors, no other persons having been admitted, 
and the results attained have been extraordinary. Of 
this society Mr. Hodges is the leading member, and 
Mr. W. E. Cole, the psychic; a quiet, unassuming, 
married gentleman of 30 years of age, of limited 
common-school education, of the highest character, 
residing at 221 Park street, of which premises he and 
his wife are joint owners. 

Shortly after these first meetings, Mr. Hodges 
commenced individual sittings with the psychic, and 

iii 



IV PREFACE. 

the messages contained in this volume, together with 
a large number of others reserved for publication in 
other works, entitled "Science and Key of Life: 
Manifestations of Divine Law," to follow this book, 
were the result, being psychic communications from 
Alvidas and Clytina and others, former inhabitants 
of ancient classic Greece. 

These extraordinary messages were transmitted by 
unseen intelligences, and were clicked out through a 
telegraph instrument of common use, arranged as 
follows : Upon a table was placed a small box, the 
upper and lower lids of slate, joined together by 
hinges on the wooden frames, within which was the 
transmitting key, and into which were put the occa- 
sional interrogatories written by Mr. Hodges, not 
seen by the psychic, and the lids then closed. From 
the lower part of the box two wires about two feet 
long extended to a small battery, shown in picture, 
from the cylinder of which wires extended to the re- 
ceiving instrument, or ticker, which was placed on 
the table, some little distance from the box, directly in 
front of the sitters, the whole apparatus being in 
plain view. The psychic laid one hand on top of the 
closed box, but did not touch the instrument. He 
wrote down the messages with great rapidity, as 



PREFACE. V 

clicked off in an abbreviated telegraphic code, and 
they were immediately taken to Mr. Hodges' office, 
where they were typewritten by Mr. John Coyne, a 
stenographer in Mr. Hodges' employ, and the orig- 
inals preserved, and filed away in a fire-proof vault 
for future examination and verification. 

For nearly four years the two held their sittings 
semi- and tri-weekly, in the same manner, closing the 
doors, giving the light full entrance, keeping out all 
intruders and taking seats near, but opposite each 
other, at the table, at about 9 o'clock a. m., each sit- 
ting, the messages occupying from one-half to three- 
quarters of an hour in each delivery. 

The series of messages in this book, which it is 
believed will be read with interest, came weekly and 
bi-weekly from June 5th, 1897, to November 30th, 
1897, and are printed in their chronological order. 
The other series, "Science and Key of Life : Mani- 
festations of Divine Law," mentioned above, com- 
mencing December 4th, 1897, have been received 
semi and tri-weekly, through the same instrumen- 
tality, up to the present time, April, 1901, and are 
expected to continue. 



VI PREFACE. 

Mr. H. C. Hodges has been a resident of Detroit 
between thirty and forty years; is of the highest 
character and success in business life, and respected 
by the entire community. While he is a gentleman 
of great innate modesty, his sense of duty to him- 
self as well as to humanity, impels him to publish 
and present these writings to the public in the inter- 
est solely of truth. He believes this book and its 
successors speak for themselves, requiring no other 
or further endorsement. — The Editor. 



SELECTIONS. 



H — ere we meet this faithful seven, 
E — ach one earnest and sincere, 
N — obly seeking light and wisdom, 
R — est assured that friends are near; 
Y — et when dark clouds hover o'er you, 

C — all your thoughts to earthly cares, 

H — ear the voice of loved ones calling, 
O — ur bright home to come and share. 
D — rink thy fill of truth and wisdom, 
G — ive'out thoughts both pure and true, 
E — ach one seeking life immortal, 
S — urely this will encourage you. 



Cl^YTlNA. 



No atoning blood can save 

From ignorance and crime; 
"Save Thyself," is the decree 

Put forth by the Divine. 

— H. C. Hodges. 



"For we are but parts of an Infinite Whole, 
Whose body is Nature, and God is the Soul. 



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ILLUSTRATIONS. 

¥ 

Ci,ytina's Portrait, Frontispiece 

W. B. Coi,B, Psychic, Facing page 64 

Si,ATE;, " " 108 

LETTER " " 146 



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CONTENTS. 



No. I. Outline of Author's Life and Experience. Born 
in Athens, 147 B. C, passed to Higher Life, 
131 B. C 1 

No. 2. Purpose is to form "a chain connecting the con- 
ditions existing over 2,000 years ago with 
those up to the present time:" "for the seed 
that was sown by Plato, Confucius, Socrates 
and hosts of others, is now bearing fruit."... 4 

No. 3. The Spirit World is like "the rounds of a lad- 
der; is, in fact, steps of knowledge" 7 

No. 4. Beauty and grandeur of Spirit Life. "Our 
existence is just as real to us as your life upon 
earth, and we find work to do, aye, more than 
we can do." "Truth will reign supreme." 
Individuality retained throughout eternity... 10 

No. 5. Inquiry by Mr. Hodges. Christ and his teach- 
ings. More natural to be good than evil. 
Classes to discuss the higher subjects of life. 15 

No. 6. Thousands of other planets inhabited. Goes 
back to Her childhood days. The vast eternity 
which lies beyond 18 

No. 7. Her transition; wonderful demonstration 21 

ix 



X CONTENTS. 

No. 8. First experience in manifestation: Expects to 
make mistakes. Home in spirit world, as real 
as in her native land, but much more beau- 
tiful. Meets Plato. To visit the spirits in 
different spheres of life 25 

No. 9. Great difficulties in material descriptions of 
spiritual conditions. Saw her mother in the 
material plane of life and heard her speak 
after her own transition. Visited spirits of 
lower orders: Some crying, wringing their 
hands; some were worshiping strange and 
grotesque images, offering sacrifices to their 
gods: Others worshiping the Sun, etc., etc. ... 29 

No. 10. Holds communion with intelligences of higher 
expressions of life. Inhabitants of Jupiter 
and Mars; their advanced conditions to-day.. 33 

No. 11. Azariel tells object of his visit; to assist fellow 
spirits to higher conditions of unfoldment. A 
spirit cannot reinhabit a material form 36 

No. 12. Meetings of the Mystic Seven. The material 
will give way to the spiritual, and we shall 
follow in same line of development as in 
Jupiter and Mars 40 

No. 13. The spirit enters that heaven it has created for 
itself first, then gradually passes into higher 
unfoldment. Man has passed through many 
conditions of development. Capital punish- 
ment is adding crime. No individuality is 
clouded for all time; no spirit intelligence is 
ever disintegrated 44 



CONTENTS. XI 

No. 14. Katenela and Amarona, from the planet Jupi- 
ter, are introduced; its spiritual unfoldment. 
How earth became inhabited by man and 
woman. "Right will prevail; Truth will con- 
quer." "None can be lost" 48 

No. 15. Man's first visitation upon our earth. Progress 
has made wonderful strides in the past 2,000 
years; many animals have become extinct 52 

No. 16. Source Whence first spirits emanated. One 
great head of Infinite Wisdom and Force. 
Prepares to visit planets Jupiter and Mars. .. 57 

No. 17. Her home in spirit life. Journey to Mars and 

Jupiter. Description of inhabitants of Mars. 62 

No. 18. Continuation of Experience in Mars 66 

No. 19. Continuation of Experience in Mars 70 

No. 20. Continuation of Experience in Mars; Electricity 
generated in a simple way; used only for 
lighting purposes. Aerial navigation. Method 
of travel by vibratory force 74 

No. 21. Mars inhabitants have passed through the sci- 
entific age. Can travel without use of arti- 
ficial machinery. Telepathy in common use. 
Atmospheric conditions. Harmony is the 
great law 79 

No. 22. Journey to Jupiter; glowing description of its 

grandeur 83 



XU CONTENTS. 

No. 2.2,. Description of Jupiter continued. Impressive 
scene. It behooves us to give out pure 
thoughts continually. Causes of today will 
produce the effects of tomorrow 87 

No. 24. Importance of eradicating all evil conditions: 
"Cannot assist the low without lifting up your 
own personality." "No end to purifying the 
soul." "There is a lesson for each one to 
learn." 91 

No. 25. Chain of communication established from the 
highest to the lowest. "Only a question of 
equalizing the vibratory forces." "Our object 
is to establish better conditions on earth".... 96 

No. 26. Message from Hasdrubal, father of Clytina. 
The same divine spirit rules today as in 
centuries past 100 

No. 27. Message from Telesda, mother of Clytina; 
her interest in the proper education of 
children 104 

No. 28. Message from Althus, foster sister. Mr. 

Hodges' question answered 109 

No. 29. Clytina's desire to communicate with earth's 
inhabitants of long duration. Her present 
joy inexpressible 114 

No. 30. Comments upon the Bible: Eusebius and 

Josephus 118 

No. 31. Message from Katora 122 



contents. xiii 

No. 32. "Each individuality is in different vibrations of 
action." "Earth's martyrs to ignorance and 
bigotry" 126 

No. 33. Message from St. Beneditis, former resident 
. of the planet Mars. Truth today can be pro- 
mulgated without martyrdom 129 

No. 34. Message from Hasdrubal: Brief sketch of his 
earth life. "Our purpose in coming to you 
cannot be misunderstood." "Our aim is to 
build up the dear planet we love, in com- 
parison with other planets of the universe. It 
will only add to our immortal power in the 
realms of the great beyond." "Seek in 
patience; the celestial light of life will shine 
upon you, and thou mayest enter the portals 
of life divine" 134 



MISCELLANEOUS. 

No. 1. Approval of Portrait by Clytina 139 

No. 2. Clytina's Portrait ; how executed 142 

No. 3. Illustrated Slate; how produced 144 

No. 4. The Mystic Seven 146 

No. 5. Mr. Hodges' great question 150 



xiv CONTENTS. 

AI^VIDA'S BETTERS. 

No. i. Know Thyself; Planetary Influences; Electric 

and Magnetic 152 

No. 2. The Precession of the Equinoxes: The Divine 

Years and Ages 157 

No. 3. Equality before the Law; Watchword of all 

civilized countries 161 

No. 4. Order, Justice and Harmony govern this physi- 
cal globe 165 

No. 5. Astrology; the origin of every art ar\d science 

known to man, or ever will be 168 

No. 6. "Seek ye the Kingdom of Heaven, and all these 

things shall be added unto you." 172 

No. 7. The Pilgrim's Progress: How help is obtained 

at the dark stage 176 

No. 8. Astrology in the days of Greece and Rome; 

how it came into disrepute by abuse 180 

No. 9. Physiology of the Body; Liver — Intestines — 

Kidneys 183 

No. 10. The Heart and Stomach 186 

No. 11. Origin of Body; Absorbent Vessels 190 

Partial Summary of subjects treated 193 



No. i. 

June 5, 1897. 
Dear Spirit in the Mortal : 

It is with pleasure that I come to you this day, in 
accordance with my promise, to manifest and give to 
you some knowledge of myself that may be interest- 
ing to you, from the fact that I have been attracted to 
you by the laws of infinite attraction and repulsion, 
and it only follows in order that we may proceed in 
a way to gain benefit from our coming together, that 
we first become familiar with the object to be brought 
out through our work. It is in order for me to give 
you a brief outline of my life and experience, so that 
we may become more in harmony with each other, 
and work to better advantage. 

My father was a Carthagenian, came to Athens in 
152 B. C, was a student under Carneades,* who was 
chief representative of the new Academy. My father 
adopted his views, many of them originating from 
Socrates and Plato, who were confident in their 
knowledge of the immortality of the soul, though 

Note — Carneades was founder of the new Academy at Athens, 
Plato having founded the first. 



2 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

they had a hard task to bring the masses to under- 
stand it. It was easy to show that the spirit existed 
before the physical body, but it was more difficult to 
demonstrate to the masses that the spirit existed after 
so-called death. In 149 B. C. my father married Te- 
lesda, the daughter of Censorinus, who was Consul 
at that time, still continuing his studies and teaching 
in classes of his own. In 147 B. C. I was born at 
Athens, and was as a child quite sensitive, or as you 
would term it, a good medium, being controlled 
to write at the age of five, so that Plato and Socrates 
would both control my hand to write their views on 
subjects unknown to me. This to my father, mother, 
grandparents, Carneades and Lucilius, a Latin poet 
— all sitting together, was very interesting. This 
continued until I was nine years of age. Then my 
mediumship disappeared as my studies advanced. 
Either fortunately or unfortunately I passed to spirit 
life at the age of sixteen, and my teachings of the 
Spiritual philosophy were of great benefit to me, as 
they assisted me to manifest to my dear ones. 

As time passed on, my father, mother and near 
relatives came to spirit life, and you well know the 
conditions which have existed in connection with 
this philosophy as priestcraft came into existence. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 3 

The classes in Philosophy and kindred subjects were 
abolished, followed by the dark ages of priestcraft, 
ignorance and superstition, forming a barrier be- 
tween the spirit world and the material, and it is only 
of recent years that this has been overcome. Now 
we have great hopes for the future, though you must 
understand what a vast amount of ignorance and 
bigotry we have to contend against, in the fact that 
millions have been sent to our side of life in such 
undeveloped conditions that we must teach them 
against their early teachings and prejudices. So, 
you see, we have something to do in spirit world. 

I trust I have used this trial and force in a man- 
ner interesting to you, and shall endeavor to assist 
your own dear friends to come still better to you. 
My mission now is directed here in unison with you, 
and I feel we shall be able to do our part in bringing 
the two worlds nearer to each other. Each of your 
dear friends joins in this message. I shall be com- 
pelled to close for this time. Ever in truth and 
progress. 

Yours faithfully, 

ClvYTlNA. 



4 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 2. 

June 12, 1897. 
To Mr. H. C. Hodges : 

My Dear Friend and Co- Worker in the Cause of 
Spiritual Advancement : I come to you this day, as I 
am very near to you, and as we are banded together 
for the one purpose of uplifting humanity to a higher 
plane of unfoldment. It is not strange that I take 
great pleasure in coming to you at this most oppor- 
tune moment, and it is my desire to form conditions 
with yourself and spirit friends that" will enable us 
all to come in such a way that you will not only be 
cognizant of my presence, but a host of other dear 
friends in spirit. It is our intention to form, as it 
were, a chain connecting the conditions existing over 
2,000 years ago with those up to the present time. 
As far as I have been able to learn, these conditions 
have existed since time immemorial, and the earth 
has been plunged from light into darkness, first one, 
then the other. However, I am thankful to say that 
the dark periods are becoming shorter, and the light 
is continuing in length. This shows development. 
It is possible that you on the earth will be able to ad- 
vance to that condition where you will not again be 
compelled to experience such conditions as those 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 5 

you have before this witnessed: for the seed 
that was sown by Plato, Confucius, Socrates 
and hosts of others, is now bearing fruit, and we have 
taken advantage of the first opportunity to come in 
touch with the advanced spirits now in the body. We 
are advancing rapidly. Bigotry, prejudice and super- 
stition are being swept away by the overwhelming 
demonstrations that are taking place in nearly every 
household in the land ; and it all points to a condition 
where humanity will be spiritually advanced, as a 
whole, to such a degree that the method of madness 
now pursued by so many, will be entirely revolution- 
ized, and it will be more a heaven on earth. We do 
not predict this in your existence in the body, but we 
do know that you will be able, as a spirit, to come 
to earth and witness the happy change that will be 
universal, and it is true that all you may do while 
here, in that direction, will be credited to- you in the 
spiritual life's experience, and even here you will 
benefit from it in happiness, and by the knowledge 
that you have done your duty. 

You can accomplish this in many ways, by standing 
by your convictions, and at other times by showing 
some dear brother or sister that you are sincere and 
honest in your knowledge. We all gather about you 
as metal substance about a magnet, for it is the 



TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



natural law of attraction and repulsion. This term 
expresses it to you. Were I speaking to another 
spirit farther advanced in spiritual unfoldment, I 
would be compelled to use a different expression, 
showing you that the terms used here with you do not 
express the higher and finer forces existing on, into 
the more perfected state of existence. As a flower 
of earth might be placed in these finer conditions (if 
it were possible), and the effect would be disin- 
tegration, so with our spiritual bodies, we are con- 
stantly changing as we enter the higher conditions 
beyond. 

There are a host of angel friends gathered here 
to-day, who join in love and thoughts that are noble, 
good and pure. Let us all go on, hand in hand, and 
strive to reach the highest conditions of spiritual 
truth, and bring the millions of humanity along with 
us. We cannot reach all, but we can reach some 
who can reach others. I thank you for this privilege, 
and remain, as ever, your affectionate guide in 
spirit, ClyTina. 

My father is known to modern history as Has- 
drubal. 



IN CELESTIAI, LIFE. 7 

No. 3. 

June 19, 1897. 

To My Dear Friend and Co- Worker in the 

Cause of Progress : 

I assure you it is extremely gratifying to me, as a 
spirit intelligence, to come and communicate with 
you to-day with the sincere purpose of giving out 
some thoughts that will be beneficial in bringing more 
spiritual conditions to earth. The spirit world in its 
relation to the earth condition is comparatively the 
same as the rounds of a ladder; is, in fact, steps of 
knowledge ; and as we progress, we step up higher to 
a condition in perfect harmony with ourselves. Just 
as air of the same temperature rises to its own den- 
sity, and as water flows to its level, so does mortal 
spirit rise to its exact condition of unfoldment. Even 
as we keep throwing off the old body and change in 
different periods of our earthly existence, likewise 
does the spiritual body become finer and more ethereal, 
and all these conditions are governed, to a large 
extent, by natural law, each one being as it were a 
law unto himself and responsible for his or her 
actions. But with knowledge comes the power and 
force to govern the good deeds made manifest in 
mankind, and the same feelings of love are prevalent, 



TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



and even intensified in the spiritual existence, so that 
we all eventually rise above the lower elements of 
life, and overcome the crude and undeveloped con- 
dition that has existed so long in connection with 
the material world ; so long, in fact, that all humanity- 
have become thoroughly imbued with its influence, 
so contaminating and injurious to the peace and hap- 
piness of mankind. Our purpose in coming to you 
here on earth is to elevate, to give you the benefit 
of our experience that you may profit by it, as the 
child profits by the good life led by the parent, and 
the same teachings, to uplift and lead a perfect life, 
are only the guide to what will prove to be the most 
perfect results on our side of life. 

My earth's experience was quite limited, as I only 
passed 16 years in the mortal, passing out 131 B. C. 
My father, whom I know as Clithoneachus, but who 
is known to modern history as Hasdrubal, is at the 
present time very much interested in my communi- 
cation to you, also my dear mother, known as 
Telesda, and there are many of my dear and near 
friends who are interested in your little circle which 
meets here, in this room, for the very purpose that 
our little circle met in Athens nearly 2000 years ago. 
It is certainly a pleasure to come to you in this way, 
and I feel certain that the time is rapidly drawing 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 9 

near when the world at large will be overwhelmed 
with the fact of life immortal, and communication of 
spirits disembodied. Most glorious day when this 
shall come to all mankind ! Then shall capital pun- 
ishment and many other inhuman laws be abolished, 
and we shall have spirituality on earth. Crime will 
be eradicated and the desire will be only to do good 
to all. You may not be in the body to see all this, but 
together we can combine to plant the seed that will 
germinate and produce the good results. 

I thank you most cordially for this privilege, and 
wish to be remembered kindly to each member of 
your little circle. I shall remain true to our work. 
Ever in love and truth, yours faithfully, 

ClvYTlNA. 



IO TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 4. 

June 26, 1897. 

To H. C. Hodges, 

Esteemed Friend and Co-Worker : Once again I 
am accorded the privilege to come to you. Although 
I would most gladly retire in favor of those who are 
bound more closely to you by the ties of relationship, 
still, as it is their wish and yours, I take pleasure in 
coming. In the beginning I wish to thank you for 
your interest displayed in the work we have laid out 
t© do, for you will not know for some time just what 
conditions have been established in our coming as we 
have. It means so much to all mankind, and it seems 
a pity that these very conditions could not have been 
established centuries ago. If this had been the case, 
you would now be living in a far different world. As 
it comes to my mind, I wish to speak of the beauty 
and grandeur of spirit life, and correct in a measure, 
the erroneous ideas of the people who think of spirit 
as a heaven. The fact of it all is this, that it is exag- 
gerated, for as the spirit is unfolded, life becomes 
more beautiful, and what would be darkness to one 
on a low plane, to another would be heaven. There- 
fore life, with its surroundings, is what we make it 
for ourselves, so that when one speaks of the beautiful 
realms of spirit, it is the spirits themselves who are 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. II 

beautiful, and naturally their surroundings are in 
harmony with themselves. Our existence is just as 
real to us as your life upon earth, and we find work 
to do, aye, more than we can do. "The harvest is 
ripe, but the laborers are few," is well spoken. 

I am sure you will agree with me that we are rap- 
idly increasing the number of workers. The work 
is growing, and its development is really wonderful. 
It is not confined to the circle of dear friends with 
whom you have communication, but includes millions 
of others, who are in the same sphere of intelligence. 
This will create a force that will eventually over- 
whelm the universe. Truth will reign supreme. This 
is when our hopes will be realized, and the work we 
have been doing will bear fruit, for just as soon as 
we have the number of workers, equal in comparison 
with the harvest, the majority will be in power, and 
good will prevail instead of evil. 

You were speaking of trying for another likeness 
of myself, or rather your brother Homer spoke to me 
about it. I shall be pleased to try again, and trust 
that it will be successful, as I realize all these demon- 
strations are interesting, and not only this, but I can 
see that in the future the experiments we are making 
now will be improved upon, and others will receive 



12 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

the benefit of them. Thus far, we are all more than 
satisfied with the results on both sides. 

I long to be able, as soon as possible, to give you 
some of my spiritual experience. It may prove inter- 
esting to you, and will leave no doubt, in your mind, 
of the fact that there is always something to look up 
to, for even now, as you are seeking to learn more 
of our condition, we are striving to gain more knowl- 
edge beyond us. It is all most interesting and in- 
volves everything in life. I know that I have con- 
tinued to exist thus far, and from all I am able to 
learn of life, I firmly believe I shall always retain my 
individuality throughout eternity. I can find no 
reason in the past two thousand years to change my 
views on the subject ; in fact, I become more firm each 
day in my conviction. I only speak of this to show 
you where we stand upon this most important ques- 
tion. Each one of your dear friends wishes to be 
kindly remembered, and there are hosts of them here 
to-day. Let us keep on the work, ready and willing 
to do anything and everything that will strengthen 
our cause. I am sure you are willing. Remember 
me kindly to the little circle of seven, for it is a power 
of itself. I will close now and remain, yours most 
faithful to the cause, Clytina. 



IN CEI,ESTIAI, UFE. 1 3 

Dear Friend : 

It is impossible for me at this time to express to 
you my profound thanks for your several communi- 
cations which have been received from time to time. 
You must see how difficult it has been for me, a per- 
sonality so unworthy, to believe that a spirit so ex- 
alted and of so many centuries' experience, should 
be attracted into my environments. Since the re- 
ceipt of your first communication, it has seemed as 
though a new life had been opened up to me — a life 
full of hope and renewed courage to go on and fulfill 
my mission during the few years which remain mine 
in the material. 

I have read your communications in their order, 
and applied my reasoning powers with a view, if 
possible, of detecting an abnormal thought, and 
must say that every line is replete with beauty of ex- 
pression, and full of that which seems to me to be 
Truth, and worthy of the source from which they 
purport to come. I will be most happy to receive, 
when the time comes, a history of your experience 
since entering higher life; and in connection with 
this biography, would be most happy to learn what 
your estimate is of Jesus Christ. Was he in his 



14 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

day and generation above, in spirituality, those other 
teachers in philosophy, to wit, Plato, Socrates, Con- 
fucius and hosts of others who have shed light upon 

humanity? I am 

Sincerely yours, 

H. C. Hodges. 



(The above note was dropped into the box and 
called forth the following message, No. 5, July 3, 
1897, the writer having in view also several other 
communications besides the foregoing from the same 
individual. ) 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 15 

No. 5. 

July 3, 1897. 
Dear Friend and Co- Worker : 

It is highly gratifying to me to read your expres- 
sions of satisfaction and interest in the messages I 
have been accorded the privilege of giving to you 
through this wonderfully sensitive instrument. It 
is only natural that I should come to you, with the 
advancement you have made, and I am confident 
that had you the same advantages of experience as 
myself, you would be fully as highly developed in 
spiritual things ; therefore, according to talents given 
you, and the time to unfold them, you are as highly 
exalted as I, and when we stop to think of the eternity 
of time beyond, of which we can form but little con- 
ception, we all feel very unworthy, though I am not 
loth to think more of the present time and what good 
I may be able to do now, as this is the object in the 
main. 

I wish to express my pleasure now at the success of 
the portrait given in our sitting on last Friday even- 
ing, as it was most interesting to me, and I am sure 
that your brother's gift of art will place him in a posi- 
tion to do a great amount of good in his advance- 
ment, and he wishes me to say to you that as soon as 



l6 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

possible he will give you other portraits that will be 
interesting to you.* 

I wish to say just a few words in connection with 
our ideas of Christ and His teachings. We consider 
him a highly developed psychic, and his religious 
faculties were far greater than any other personality 
known to myself. Plato possessed the faculty of 
oratory, Socrates of philosophy, Beethoven of music, 
etc., and it is these self-same gifts that are imbued 
within us, that we are expected to cultivate and use 
in a way that mankind will receive a benefit. Each 
faculty is necessary to do its particular part, and, 
combined as a whole, they form the basis for per- 
fection in all things. We can each one gather what 
we can to his own good, and it is these highly ad- 
vanced intelligences who send out their thoughts into 
the universe that permeate everything. It is more 
natural to be good than evil ; therefore when we, of 
one mind, either incarnate or disembodied, meet to- 
gether and direct our minds to good thoughts, and 
pure and noble deeds, evil must flee in the face of this 
most overwhelming force; knowledge and wisdom 

(♦Note. — Clytina here refers to a profile view of 
herself sketched upon a pad on Mr. Hodges' lap. The 
brother Homer referred to was an artist who passed 
out in 1862.) 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 1 7 

take the place of ignorance and bigotry, and when 
this is accomplished, we have undone the work which 
Constantine began in establishing the power of 
church and priestcraft. Classes of science will again 
be formed, as in the ages of the past, and once again 
we shall reach an equalization of power and wisdom. 
I shall take great pleasure in giving you an out- 
line of myself and of conditions existing in my life's 
experience, as soon as I can do so. We have classes 
formed now where we all meet together and discuss 
the higher subjects of life. I would be pleased to 
have you present, as a guest, if it were possible, but 
you will have this privilege later, when your work 
is finished here on earth, as we know that through 
you a power of good can be made manifest. There 
are a host of friends here who wish to be kindly 
remembered to you, and let us continue on in the 
paths of wisdom, learning from each other the truth 
and beauty of the most grand philosophy which ever 
came to earth. Again I thank you, and a word of 
loving remembrance to our circle. Ever your earnest 
and faithful friend, Clytina. 



1 8 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 6. 

July 6, 1897. 
Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again I have been afforded the privilege to 
come here and give you a message, and it is a great 
pleasure to me to know that our efforts to keep up the 
line of communication are appreciated by you, as it 
will be necessary to do this in order to perform our 
mission in our life's experience, in direct contact 
with the inhabitants of this small planet. I wish 
to direct your attention to the thousands of other 
planets which are inhabited by human beings of in- 
telligence, and some are far in advance of the con- 
dition existing here on earth. I can give you some 
of the conditions later, but I only speak of this that 
you may realize how many different conditions of 
life are formed in the whole, and how many there 
must be who are laboring in the cause of truth in 
order to bring about a universal heaven, as per- 
fection in mankind. 

We are now entering upon a period of advance- 
ment never attained before here on earth by mortal 
man. Different minds are now working upon instru- 
ments of such a fine sensitiveness that those in the 
spirit world can use them to communicate to their 
friends in a very simple and easy method. I realize 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 19 

that I am going somewhat ahead of the present, and 
still I wish you to know that we are cognizant of 
these conditions existing here on earth, and of the 
constant efforts of the many intelligences in spirit 
to form conditions that will mean so much to all 
humanity, and in our little circle we are attracting 
the different ones who can do good, and in many 
ways and forms establish a condition that will be the 
means of laying the foundation for the light of truth 
to shed its rays upon the minds of so many who are 
capable of reception. 

In going back to my childhood days and earth's 
experience nothing of great importance transpired, 
with the exception of my mediumistic gifts, which 
were brought out as a child, and which I have spoken 
of in a previous communication. However, I always 
derive great pleasure in referring to those days of 
my childhood, and it is indeed a source of gratifica- 
tion to feel that we, as inhabitants of the mortal, did 
our part in assisting to form the conditions which are 
intended to be universal by the great infinite deity. 
My education covered a period of about seven years, 
between the ages of 9 and 16. Fortunately, my 
father, understanding these higher forces, was able 
to educate me in a natural way, that is to bring out 
the spiritual lesson in connection with the material, 



20 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

and in this way, he always brought before me the 
grand and noble purpose in life eternal. I was also 
taught the importance of realizing that I must not 
think of life as a matter of three score and ten, or 
thereabouts, but of life everlasting. I only speak 
of this in order that you can understand in what con- 
dition I entered spirit life, realizing in a way the true 
conditions of it, and also with a comprehen- 
sion of the vast eternity which lies beyond all 
mankind. You will be able to understand me bet- 
ter, when I give you my experience during these 
2,000 years, and I feel now that I shall be ready to 
enter upon a brief outline of the most important 
events. I will take pleasure in giving this as there is 
a purpose, else I should never have been accorded the 
privilege. 

I find I must close for the present, and wish to be 
kindly remembered to our faithful band of seven. 
Each one is necessary for the particular work. I 
will continue this at the first opportunity given, or at 
least when it is best to do so. With many thanks 
to you for your faithfulness to your promise, I re- 
main, very truly your friend in the spirit, 

Clytina. 



IN CEXESTIAI, UFE. 21 

No. 7. 

July 10, 1897. 

My Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again we have gathered here to learn how 
we can best advance the cause we have most at heart, 
and in coming to you and giving my life's experience, 
I feel that there is a purpose in it, far greater than the 
pleasure it will give to you or me. 

I have given you an outline of my earthly experi- 
ence that will enable you to realize my condition as 
I passed out of the body. 

I will begin with a description of my passing out, 
as it was not of the ordinary, though before going 
into this, it will be well to speak of an adopted sister 
named Althus, to whom we had been directed in our 
sittings. She was an orphan and lived with an aged 
grandparent who was a direct descendant from Plato. 
It was he who first called our attention to her, and 
for a grand purpose. We took a great interest in the 
child and grandmother, and found that the little girl 
was a wonderful medium, and shortly after her 
grandparent passed to spirit life, we took her to reside 
with us. This was about the time when my medium- 
ship left me, in my ninth year. My parents were 
directed to adopt her, as they were only too happy 



22 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

to do, and through her mediumship we continued 
our circle, although I was only permitted to join 
occasionally. However, it seems that in one of these 
circles they were informed of the liability of my 
transition. This was about 131 B. C. in my six- 
teenth year. At the stated time I became very ill, 
and it seems that arrangements had been made for 
my passing out. I was carried into the private seance 
room, and while I was unconscious they sang, and 
my mother played upon the harp, low and sweet 
music, that produced such grand harmony, and sud- 
denly the room was lit up and we seemed to be in the 
spirit world (as we were), and my dear grand- 
parents, Plato, Socrates and other dear friends stood 
in our midst. Nearly all present in the mortal could 
see them with the exception of my father and grand- 
father (my mother's parent). Then followed a 
wonderful demonstration. Different ones of the dear 
spirit friends approached my bedside, and stood two 
on either side, and bade me say good night to my dear 
father, mother and others gathered there. Then 
different waves of force were brought into action 
by those who stood near, and gradually I rose out of 
my body and seemed to be so free, and took hold of 
my own hand and bade farewell to the mortal form 
which had served as an abiding place for me during 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 23 

my earthly experience. Then, turning away, I followed 
the dear friends who stood by me, and we emerged 
into such grand and beautiful conditions that I can- 
not describe the beauties of them, but know now that 
I was taken into the sixth sphere of spirit life. Here 
I met other friends who had known of me, though I 
was not familiar with them. There were many gath- 
ered there, and I learned it was a meeting of the 
advanced spirit intelligences, for the purpose of form- 
ing conditions that would add others to our cause, 
both in the mortal and in the spirit. I had heard 
much of spirit life, and found that while a great 
many conditions, existing spiritually, had been ex- 
plained to me, yet I could not realize them, as I did 
when I found myself an inhabitant of the spirit world. 
Lectures were delivered upon subjects in connection 
with the best method to pursue in bringing the spirit- 
ual conditions to earth, so that all might enjoy its 
blessings. Then we changed the trend of our 
thoughts to other subjects, as we were becoming- 
weary in the one thought. I found everything as 
real as when I inhabited the mortal form, and I 
would love to give you a description of the condi- 
tions. I may in the future. 

The next evening we had an engagement to meet 
our dear friends in the dear old room, where we 



24 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

might communicate with our loved ones. But pre- 
vious to our going there we received word that there 
was much ill-feeling aroused in Athens, for the rea- 
son that music and singing were heard by those out- 
side, who were antagonistic to our philosophy, and 
this was used as an excuse to persecute the faithful 
ones. However, we went to the home of my parents 
and found them sitting, but we were unable to 
demonstrate very clearly, on account of the imperfect 
conditions existing there. We did succeed in inform- 
ing them of our presence, through different signals 
or rappings that they understood, and encouraged 
them to continue on in their sittings. 

I find I will have to close for the present, but will 
continue this letter. I remain as ever, 

Faithfully your friend in spirit, 

Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 25 

No. 8. 

July 13, 1897. 
My Dear Spirit Friend in the Mortal : 

I come to you this day, arid I assure you it is very 
gratifying to me to realize that you have taken such 
an active interest in my coming, for it is in fact the 
first time I have been able to demonstrate to those 
outside of my immediate friends, and that was long 
ago. 

I wish before going farther to say a few words in 
explanation of my coming to you as I do, for I have 
been with you at different times, and often when 
you were sitting alone in your room and reading the 
communications that I have given to you. I see 
that the composition has been criticised. That is 
perfectly natural. As this is the first time I have 
manifested in this way, and using a language that 
is entirely foreign to me, I expect to make some mis- 
takes, at least. But we will let this pass, and cling 
more closely to the thought which I intend to bring 
out in this sitting. We returned to the home of my 
friends in spirit, which to me was quite real as it 
was in the form of some of the residences peculiar 
to my native country, only this was so grand and 
the gardens of flowers and plants were so large and 



26 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

beautiful. I had not realized as yet any great change 
from my material conditions, only a sense of a 
finer spirit. Conditions of freedom seemed to per- 
vade all the air, and I was indeed happy. I spoke of 
this to my friends, how beautiful it was and how 
grand it was, and there seemed to be good conditions 
everywhere. So my dear friend and guide, Plato, 
wished to know if I would care to see the conditions 
which existed in the lower spheres. I was indeed very 
anxious to do so, and we arranged a visit to the 
spheres below us on the following day. Plato then 
asked me if we should not all retire to the dining 
room. This was not the word used, but it will 
answer the purpose here. We all consented, and I 
then began to realize that I was somewhat ex- 
hausted for the first time since leaving my home, a 
period of three days. I followed the others through 
the house, from the reception room where we were 
seated, on through the halls and soon emerged into 
the garden. We walked on and finally came to a 
small opening, where we found seats or couches, and 
I was led to one of these, and bade to be seated, which 
I did, and was told to lie passively and breathe in as 
regular and natural a manner as possible. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 27 

Then I beheld others, whom I had not seen, come 
into our midst, and carry vessels in which seemed to 
be something in a liquid form. These persons then 
advanced to the centre of the opening, and not far 
distant low sweet music came to my ears, very faintly 
at first, but gradually growing in volume. During 
this time, those carrying the vessels seemed to spray 
the liquid all around and about the opening, and 
we arranged in a circle about them. This was all 
very strange to me, and I suddenly remembered to 
be passive, which I did and closed my eyes, in order 
not to disturb my thought by what was going on 
about me. Soon I sensed a very pleasant con- 
dition which seemed to enter my body, and as I 
discovered, this was the manner in which our food 
was taken. You would term it absorption, I be- 
lieve, though I soon learned there were some con- 
ditions of spirit existence that were much different 
from this, and I will endeavor to bring this out as 
I continue. In a short time I lost all consciousness 
and awoke very much refreshed, and found my other 
dear friends sitting near and talking earnestly, when 
we all adjourned to the house once more, where I 
learned we were to meet several distinguishd guests, 
prominent among them being a learned man and 



28 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

great philosopher of Jewish descent. I will tell you 
of this, and also of my visit to other spheres of life 
in our next sitting. 

I do not wish to give this in a manner that will 
take much time and force, but I find it necessary at 
present to give you the conditions in detail. Later 
I hope to cover a larger period of experience. I will 
close for this time, with kind remembrance to our 
dear friends composing the circle of seven, and re- 
main as ever, your friend in the spirit, 

Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 29 

No. 9. 

July 17, 1897. 

Dear Spirit Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again I am permitted to come and continue 
the subject I have taken up, and if you will stop to 
consider you will see that I am giving you these 
messages under great difficulties, from the very fact 
that I am compelled to clothe them in words 
that will be comprehended by many and even by 
yourself; and to give a material description of a 
spiritual condition is somewhat difficult, as you 
yourself can realize from the slight investigation you 
have given to the subject. To be sure, it may seem 
a very long time to you, but only stop to compare it 
with the time elapsed since my transition, and you 
need not compare it with eternity, to understand 
that your experience has been very slight. I speak 
of this, as I wish to impress upon your mind and 
others the true conditions, that you may thoroughly 
comprehend how little we consider our ordinary 
mortal life. 

Now, to begin with the subject. We made every 
preparation to start upon our journey to visit the 
different conditions in spirit life, each one retiring 



30 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

either to his or her room or to walk into the gar- 
dens. I expressed a desire to be left alone in the 
garden, and I was conducted to a seat near a beauti- 
ful fountain, and assured that I would be entirely- 
secluded from others. I wish to explain that those 
retiring to their rooms did not do so for the purpose 
of passing the time in sleep, but to enjoy themselves 
in reflecting upon the lectures given, and to en- 
deavor to benefit from the knowledge given out. 
To me it was rather a novel idea to be left alone, and 
my mind at first naturally drifted to my dear ones. 
'I could see my mother sleeping calmly and peace- 
fully, but could see no others, though I seemed to 
be in our home, and also in the spirit home by the 
garden, and to stoop over and kiss my dear mother's 
forehead. It must have been perceptible to her, for 
she awoke and must have seen me, for I distinctly- 
heard her call to my father that she had had a dream, 
and had seen Clytina in her spirit home. It was an 
entirely new experience to me, as I could not realize 
how I could be in both places at one and the same 
moment. I shall speak of the solution of this in the 
near future. While I was thinking of this, I heard 
my name called, and found them all waiting to start 
upon our journey. We emerged out of the garden, 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 31 

through a large massive gate, and into a condition 
similar to an electric current, or as it seemed, a 
strong pressure of air completely surrounded us. This 
was, I learned, a protection against inharmonious 
influences. We traveled on in this way, passing 
homes of spirit gardens similar to the one I inhab- 
ited, but did not see anyone. As we journeyed on, 
we came into different conditions, and men, women 
and children were standing about, talking and idly 
lounging. We passed on. The air seemed to 
be impregnated with the evil conditions. There 
was so much suffering. Some were crying, wring- 
ing their hands in great distress, and calling upon 
their loved ones whom they had left behind, and 
others were rudely jesting, and some were wor- 
shipping strange and grotesque images, offering 
sacrifices to their gods, as it were, to deliver them 
from their conditions. Others were worshipping 
the sun. Indeed it was a sad condition. The force 
seemed to press against me so strong that I could 
hardly keep my normal feeling. We quickly re- 
tired from the scene, and as we came out of the con- 
dition we all felt better. We finally came to a gar- 
den and mansion where we entered. This I learned 
was the home in spirit of Mordecai, a very bright 
spirit and a learned man of Jewish descent. 



3 2 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

I find the force too weak to proceed further this 
morning. I will continue this. I wish to be remem- 
bered to each one in our circle, and with feelings of 
gratitude to you, I remain ever faithfully, your 
friend in spirit, OvYTina. 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 33 

No. 10. 

July 20, 1897. 
Dear Spirit in the Mortal : 

Once more I am able to come en rapport with you 
and manifest my presence. I will continue this day 
the subject in connection with our visit to Mor- 
decai. You will understand that I am giving to you 
the most interesting events, and also those which I 
am able to describe in a manner you can thoroughly 
comprehend. To begin our subject, as we entered 
the gate and came into the garden, we met our host 
himself, who advanced to meet us, having been 
apprised of our coming, by Plato, through transmis- 
sion of thought. Therefore we found him prepared to 
entertain us. I very soon discovered that there was 
a purpose in our visit there, for after exchanging 
greetings, we retired to a room in the mansion and 
seated ourselves; then Mordecai arose, and address- 
ing those assembled, told us the purpose of our meet- 
ing together. We were to sit passively, form a 
circle; then those who had reached the higher con- 
ditions were to come, if possible, and take on our 
ethereal body for the time being, and communicate 
with us in our own natural form. I also learned 
that we could communicate with those beyond us in 



34 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

spiritual unfoldment in other ways, but as I under- 
stand now, this was to us, as materializations would 
be to you here in the material. To us you might 
term it etherealization, as the spirit was compelled to 
clothe itself in the same ethereal condition as our- 
selves. Mordecai proceeded to explain the condi- 
tions necessary. It occurred to me that possibly I 
might be a detriment to the demonstration. I spoke 
of this, as my experience in this condition was some- 
what limited. I was assured that I would not in 
anyway interfere, and we proceeded with the seance, 
you would term it, or re-embodiment. . After sitting 
passively for a short time, Aleida, the daughter, sang 
a song, and then we all joined in singing. The con- 
ditions became so strong that I could scarcely retain 
my normal condition. Others noticed this, and my 
seat was changed to another part of the circle. Very 
soon light, vapory substances began to appear in our 
midst, which gradually took on the form of a human 
being, and first one and then another came, until 
seven different ones stood in our midst. Mordecai 
and Plato advanced to greet them, and introduced 
them to those gathered in the circle. One, Azariel, 
then spoke to us at some length upon their con- 
ditions; how they were able to communicate with 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 35 

the inhabitants of Jupiter and Mars, those of Jupiter 
being advanced to our own condition of spirituality. 
This will show you the condition of Jupiter to-day. 
It is inhabited by human intelligences as you, only 
they have progressed far beyond you. Mars 
has passed on through the scientific a^ge in which you 
are now entering, the intelligences having solved the 
problem of right living, also how to put to practical 
use the inventions brought out by scientific investi- 
gation, and entered into the more spiritual subjects. 
They are at the present time nearly in the condition 
of myself, when I passed out of the body. The earth 
must also pass through these same conditions before 
you can hope to begin to realize or feel the effect 
of spiritual conditions. You are gaining rapidly. 

In my next I will endeavor to give you some ideas 
upon the subject of what you term re-incarnation, 
which may be of interest to you. I have used about 
all the force I can at this sitting. Kindly remem- 
ber me to our faithful seven, and accept my sincere 
thanks for this privilege. I remain as ever, your 
friend in spirit, ClyTina. 



3& TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. ii. 

July 24, 1897. 
Dear Spirit Friend in the Mortal : 

I greet you this day with a feeling of gratitude 
and kind appreciation for the efforts to assist me to 
come to you, and if I could describe to you the object 
fully, you could better understand my feelings, of 
thankfulness, more especially at this time. 

I will continue upon the subject taken up in our 
last communication, as it will be in a direct line with 
j;he thought which I wish to bring out to-day. Our 
friend. Azariel (who was the spokesman for the 
other dear one who had come to us from the higher 
realms of spirit) then related in detail the object of 
our meeting, and why he and those with him had 
come in our midst. He told us that in order to bring 
about certain spiritual developments in the different 
spheres of spirit, this opportunity had been taken to 
come back and perform a mission among those in the 
lower conditions of spirit, and they intended to re- 
main in the present ethereal form until this mission 
was performed, asking the kind thoughts and sym- 
pathy of each one in the circle to assist them in the 
completion of their work. To be sure, we were all 
only too happy to grant this request, and even 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 37 

journey with them in person, but our latter propo- 
sition was thankfully declined. I could see that even 
Mordecai and Plato were somewhat surprised at the 
conditions brought out by our circle, and if it were 
possible, I would be pleased to give you a history of 
these faithful workers and the glorious mission they 
performed in the spiritual world, and I may do so at 
some future time. It will suffice for the present, how- 
ever, to say that this band of seven were able to assist 
many a fallen spirit up to a higher condition of 
spiritual unfoldment, and thereby add to the growth 
of spirituality in all the many spheres of life, for 
those below were able to help those still below them, 
and so on down to the lowest condition of humanity. 
I will only add here that this condition of re-em- 
bodiment approaches the nearest to re-incarnation of 
anything in my experience during the past two thou- 
sand years, and I do not believe, judging from all 
the knowledge in my possession, that a spirit 
can return and inhabit a material form entirely 
its own, or in the manner taught by theoso- 
phists. The only conditions in which a spirit 
may inhabit a material body, to my knowledge, is 
through the assistance of the spirit inhabiting the 



38 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

body at the time, for of itself it is too fine, and be- 
sides the material condition of to-day is entirely 
unnatural, and therefore it is not in the laws of 
spirit to maintain an existence. Many conditions 
occur, which are supposed to be the outcome of re-in- 
carnation, but it is only a misconception of the true 
fact. For instance, one here in the body may assert 
that he has a recollection of a previous existence in 
the material. This is caused by the pressure of a 
spirit intelligence becoming so closely en rapport with 
fche spirit in the body that thoughts and memories of 
one are transmitted to another. Then again there are 
spirit intelligences who sincerely believe that they 
will return to earth, and inhabit another material 
form, though I can easily trace this to a desire and 
longing for the material conditions on the part of the 
spirit. As I understand it, this idea first had its 
origin among the oriental races, who were very 
material in their desires, etc., and I assure you that 
this same theory is upheld and taught in spirit life 
as here. Just the same, as for instance the sun wor- 
shipper bows down to the sun; the Chinaman 
worships his idols: and each spirit as he comes to 
spirit life, believes in the doctrine taught him in his 
material experience. If the church onlv realized the 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 39 

great amount of anguish and suffering it brought 
about in spirit life by its erroneous teachings, and 
could see the multitude seeking Jesus their Saviour, 
and the bosom of Abraham, I know they would dis- 
continue such false doctrine and cling to the truth. 
Therefore to sum it all up, we find that these false 
and unnatural ideas of the spirit world and its con- 
ditions, are created in the mind of man, and are not 
a reality. 

We are all cognizant of your meeting here to- 
night, and each one will be present to do his part in 
the same. Kindly remember me to our seven, and 
may the light of truth shine still more brightly to 
each and every one. I will continue at the next 
opportunity. Ever your friend in spirit and 
truth, ClyTina. 



40 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 12. 

July 25, 1897. 

Dear Spirit in the Mortal : 

It gives me great pleasure to give you a message 
at this time, as I can foresee that our communications 
may be interrupted for a short time, at least. How- 
ever, it will not be for long, as there are forces back 
of all these conditions that will see to it that the chain 
will not be broken, and while we in the spirit do not 
wish to dictate, we feel as though we can at least 
"suggest the line of action, especially when in touch 
with the spiritual part. To begin, we are all inter- 
ested in this medium's work, naturally, as we use 
him to such grand purpose, and while we realize 
his close connection to Dr. Nichols, his guide, who 
is a grand, honest and true spirit, still we have all 
met together, we have talked over the past work and 
have even taken a look into the future, so you see 
even we are prone to peer into the great beyond, and 
wonder what time will bring forth. As I say, we 
have talked the matter over, carefully and seriously, 
and unanimously agree that it will only be right 
and proper to continue our meetings of the mystic 
seven. Again, we do not wish to be selfish, or at 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 4X 

least appear to be so, but we find that under the con- 
ditions now prevalent we cannot well make changes 
but that will be injurious to our present height of 
development. Therefore we suggest that the same 
seven remain as now, and during the time inter- 
vening, it would be well for each one to devote a 
little time on Friday evenings to the circle, at least 
let your thoughts be in harmony with us, and we 
with you. This will tend to keep up the conditions 
now formed in an unbroken chain of thought. It 
will please each one of those spirit friends who are 
interested in the work, to have you all be ready to 
meet together at the first opportunity on the return 
of this medium, and to the convenience of each 
member. 

You, my dear friend, have asked me a very direct 
question, * * and you will be able to gather my 
answer from what I have given in this letter. We 
trust it will meet with your approval. You are, no 
doubt, eager to receive other communications of the 
same order that I have given you of late, at least 
I feel this, and will only be too happy to give you, 
not only more information of the same character, 
but also follow out other subjects that will be equally 
as interesting to you and others. I, with other dear 



TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



ones, will enjoy being present with you and near, to 
try the forces of materialization, though. we do not 
anticipate satisfaction under such public condi- 
tions. All these conditions for spirit demonstration 
should be prepared for beforehand. As it is now, 
it is wonderful that as much is accomplished as there 
is, but it is our purpose to endeavor to establish con- 
ditions between the material and spiritual worlds, 
that will be the means of bringing the two in har- 
mony. This only means that gradually the material 
will give way to the spiritual, and we shall only be 
following in the same line of development as Jupiter 
and Mars. 

At some time in the future, I shall be pleased to 
give you an account of my visits to different spheres 
of life in the realms of these planets. My dear father 
and mother are deeply interested in these communi- 
cations, and others also. I am happy to see that you 
are pleased with the picture, and I believe it a very 
perfect likeness of my present appearance. You are 
certainly aware of the wonderful progress made by 
the different members connected with our circle, both 
in the spirit and mortal. I am confident that the 
wishes expressed in this message will meet with the 
approval of each one in our circle, and let us all look 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 43 

forward to the continuation of our faithful band, 
as soon as all can meet again. 

I find that the forces are somewhat absorbed, and 
each one wishes to tender sincere thanks for the 
privileges given to manifest, and especially for the 
great good that has been done. I also wish to thank 
you again for the manner in which you have kept 
the promise to me. Let the watchword be Onward 
and Upward, ever striving for the highest and 
noblest in life, and we cannot go amiss. With kind 
remembrances to our seven, I remain ever true 
through time eternal, your friend in spirit, 

Cl,ytina. 



44 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 13. 

September 18, 1897. 
Greetings to You, Dear Friend in the Mortai, : 
It is with pleasure that I communicate with you 
once again. I have been with you at different times 
during the past few weeks, and have been able to 
gather more of the real conditions of life in the 
material form than ever before, in a personal way at 
least ; and I have been intensely interested in making 
a study of humanity, and its conditions of advance- 
ment along the spiritual lines, especially as this phase 
• 
of life is more interesting to me. I have endeavored 

to give you something of an idea of spirit life, in 
former communications, which, in part, have been 
satisfactory to me. However, I could have im- 
pressed you with a more practical knowledge of it, 
had you stood by my side in spirit, and witnessed 
the conditions yourself. Your experience would no 
doubt have differed from my own, in some respects 
at least, though I have been very closely en rapport 
with those who have come to spirit life since my own 
transition, and have had an opportunity to witness 
many of the different experiences of spirit transition. 
I find that without any exceptions, the spirit enters 
that heaven it has created for itself first; then it 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 45 

gradually passes on into higher unfoldment. I have 
even witnessed the birth of a spirit of the lowest 
type of man, and watched this individuality grad- 
ually unfold itself, and become useful to itself and 
mankind. Man has passed through many peculiar 
conditions of development, but I have found that in 
each instance the governmental laws existed in 
accordance with the development of the people. 
Thus it is now at the present time, although there 
are some laws now in force that seem much out of 
place ; but they are not. It can only be in comparison 
with the people, at least the majority of them. 
Strange as it may seem, capital punishment was, and 
even to this day is, the only method to punish cer- 
tain crimes in the conditions of life in which it exists. 
To me it is adding crime, but to those under this law 
it is called Justice, and is so to them, but as the world 
advances in spirituality, all this will be changed, as 
it has been in other planets in the universe which have 
passed through these same conditions. The manner 
in which these old ideas of punishing crime were revo- 
lutionized came about in this wise, just as it is being 
done to-day. It first found its beginning in the home, 
as this is the place where it should begin. Those 
more advanced are beginning to realize this, and 



46 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

from now on will see some wonderful revolutions 
in all these subjects. As this idea is carried out, there 
will be no use for law, for it will gradually evolve 
into the conditions now existing in spirit life, and 
each one become a law unto himself. I do not speak 
from a theoretical view, but from a personal knowl- 
edge of the conditions passed through by the inhabi- 
tants of other planets. The most important of all 
my^ experiences and investigations to me, is, that I 
have never beheld an individuality become clouded 
for all time, nor a disintegration of a spirit intelli- 
gence. This I consider the most important of all. 

Now I wish to add a few words in relation to my 
coming to you. I find it is possible for me to come 
to you in our circle of seven, and at times I can come 
to you when you are alone in your home, but find 
it more difficult, and cannot always gather what you 
wish to give me. However, this is only a matter of 
development, and I am confident that in the near 
future I can come to you and communicate with you 
in a satisfactory manner. My dear father, Has- 
drubal, was thankful to give you a demonstration of 
his presence upon the slates, and as our friend 
Katora has formed conditions for other phases of 
communication with you, the time is ready for her 



IN CEIvESTIAI, LIFE. 47 

to come. I must close now, with kind remembrance 
to our faithful band of seven. It is my desire that 
the best conditions be formed for better results in 
our circle. Let us continue on until we shall reach 
all that is possible. The highest and noblest condi- 
tions can be reached by those who seek. With fond 
hopes for our success, I am, ever faithfully your 
friend in spirit, 

OwYTlNA. 



48 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 14. 

September 21, 1897. 

Dear Spirit Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again I am permitted to come en rapport 
with you, and give to you something* interesting con- 
nected with life, as it is, to me and my friends in 
spirit, very dear to me. My dear mother and father 
come first; then others who accompany me here to 
learn more of life in the material conditions. I also 
have the pleasure this morning of introducing to you 
two loved spirits, who come to witness the results 
received here, in name Katenela and Amarona, who 
come from a far off planet. Through them I have 
gained much knowledge of the conditions prior to 
my existence, both in connection with their home in 
Jupiter, and also our own little sphere, of which you 
and I are inhabitants in different conditions. I have 
gathered from these two friends that the planet 
Jupiter was, ages ago, in a similar condition to our 
own in the way of spiritual unfoldment, etc., but has 
progressed now to a state which is equal, in its most 
crude form, to our own condition in comparison with 
the fifth and sixth spheres of spirit life. You can 
gather an idea from this of the conditions existing 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 49 

there. I have also had a longing to know just how 
our own earth came to be inhabited by the human 
intelligences consisting of man and woman. My 
esteemed friends tell me that our planet was at one 
time a very small portion of the sun, which, through 
natural results of time, was formed into a planet of 
itself, and in time appeared life, giving plants, grass 
and flowers and the lower conditions of animal life. 
Then it was that spirits from other planets came 
here to make this their home, and in the course of 
time degenerated from their ethereal condition of 
spirit, to the material condition now existing on the 
earth. To be sure there must have been states still 
back of this, to cause the conditions of life that 
humanity has passed through since this time, as we 
realize in ourselves a higher infinite power about 
us, which seems to shape the destinies of this vast 
universe. At least under the many experiences in 
which I have been placed, I have felt and sensed this 
same wonderful force of infinite power and wisdom. 
Those beyond say this comes from the higher powers 
and forces that have advanced far beyond our con- 
ception. For I myself can see so much beyond that 
I cannot comprehend, as I know is the same with 



50 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

you and others seeking the light. We can only real- 
ize how little we know, when we delve into the sub- 
jects of life immortal. 

I find it impossible, just now at least, to give you 
intelligently an account of affairs existing upon the 
planets of Mars and Jupiter, though I feel that I shall 
be able to do so in the near future. The conditions 
are limited in which I can express myself. However, 
I am more than pleased with what I have been able 
to give you, and I will say candidly that our little 
circle here, together with these sittings, have been 
most interesting to me. Through me, many have 
come en rapport with the material conditions here. 
I am interested far more in the dear undeveloped 
souls, now inhabiting the mortal form on earth, than 
I can tell, and when I go with you at times, and 
witness these crude conditions of life, not only 
among the poor and poverty-stricken, but among 
those who are considered wise and intelligent beings, 
Oh, how I long to gather them together, and proclaim 
the tidings of joy and gladness to these poor souls 
who know naught of life, its purposes and effects — 
even many who compare themselves to the worms 
of the earth, to lie down and die and become no 
more. It is horrible to me to think of such ignor- 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 51 

ance, but I will be patient. I can see my way clearly. 
It is all coming, and our little seven shall form one 
of the keys that will open the doors of light to those 
poor deluded souls. We are even now preparing the 
way, and may the most infinite spirits of love and 
wisdom give their aid in this glorious cause. Right 
will prevail ; truth will conquer. Love hath its power 
to build up. None can be lost, but let us speed the 
day. Let not this unhappiness, mingled with sorrow 
and despair, reign unchallenged. We shall be with 
you. In union there is power. Let our light shine 
but bright and clear. Let each one become as a search 
light, looking far out into the darkness for some 
poor struggling soul to bring into the realms of joy 
and bliss. 

I find I must close. I am thankful for your appre- 
ciation of my efforts to give you happiness. Wel- 
come the day of gladness when we may all stand 
together upon the shores of life immortal. Fond 
remembrance to our faithful seven. Most faithful 
throughout eternity, 

OvYTlNA. 



52 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 15. 

September 25, 1897. 
Dear Spirit in the Mortal : 

Once again we meet here, at the accustomed time 
and place, to try and do good to one another. I 
realize that in my efforts to manifest to you, I am 
at times unable to control as perfectly, or rather to 
secure control of the forces generated from the or- 
ganism (physical) of yourself and this medium, for 
I do not find the forces exactly the same at any time. 
I hope to give you something on this subject of con- 
trolling forces in the near future, but now to our 
subject. 

My mind has been very much taken up with the 
ideas of man's existence upon this earth, since our 
last meeting here, and I have followed it up more 
closely since that time, and with the aid of the dear 
friend from Jupiter, have been able to arrive at some 
quite satisfactory conclusions in regard to it. First, 
I am thoroughly convinced that our earth was in- 
habited by the spirit intelligences who had had pre- 
vious experiences upon other planets. In my last 
communication to you, I used the word degenerated, 
which does not apply directly to those who first took 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 53 

on the material form (supplied by Nature as a pro- 
tection to the spirit), but more directly to their 
descendants, as you can realize how easy it is for 
degeneration to take place here in your own material 
surroundings. To be sure there is a universal law 
governing this, which I do not fully comprehend. I 
can realize how the same creative power that created 
a jelly fish and the animal kingdom, could naturally 
create a material form for the natural protection of 
a spirit intelligence, but to me there is nothing in the 
creation of the animal kingdom that demonstrates 
that this force of nature would create the immortal 
soul of man. While some claim that there is only a 
step between the two, to me one is a reality, while 
the other, of the animal, is simply a reflection, in a 
way, of man's individual intelligence. I understand 
how it was necessary for man, at that time, to exist 
in a very low and crude condition, with the surround- 
ings in which he was placed, so that, after all the 
mythology of the ancients, and even of my own race 
of people, was not altogether a myth. I am not 
prepared to state at present just how much, for I do 
not know that. All this has been exaggerated by 
man, but I have no doubt that this refers to a still 
more ancient tradition of the visits of spirits from 



54 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

other planets. However, all this is difficult for me 
to demonstrate to you, or for those beyond me to 
demonstrate in the same way to me. From my own 
experience up to the present time, I believe this ex- 
plains the presenc of human intelligences, containing 
■the essence of the infinite spirit above, upon this 
planet, the earth. 

Progress has made wonderful strides in the past 
2,000 years. This is demonstrated by the extinction 
of certain animals which inhabited this earth, and we 
see now developing about you here, on the earth 
plane, a finer, superior condition of the animal king- 
dom, which, during the present scientific age, will be 
largely obliterated; and as a consequence, in the 
spiritual age you will have none of the animal king- 
dom to speak of, except in a very refined condition, 
as they have upon Mars to-day. This is sure to come 
many years hence, but the way is very clear to me, 
as I have seen the advancement of the past 2,000 
years myself. The animal life in water, and the meat 
used here now by the masses, is just what it should 
be for them to exist upon, but as time goes on, their 
posterity will advance until they live upon a much 
finer quality of food. Then you will see that every- 
thing will become clarified, and purer, finer in quality. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 55 

I hope to be a witness to these conditions with your- 
self and our faithful seven. 

We are well pleased with the prospects ahead of us 
in our little circle, and I can see that some good 
results will be obtained from our combined efforts. 
There is a grand work to do, and I would advise 
to keep an account of each session here on Friday 
evening, for unless you have this, one of the import- 
ant features of the circle will be lost. It would assist 
to form a condition that would be interesting, not 
only to yourselves in time to come, but also to others, 
who will read of this circle and the demonstrations 
received. 

Now a word in relation to a very important mat- 
ter, at least to us in spirit, and all in fact. As I came 
here this morning, I sense from this medium, a con- 
dition of disturbed thought, and from what I am able 
to learn, I find there is a contemplated change. If 
this is going to take place, let it be as soon as pos- 
sible, and look well to the surroundings before the 
change is made, for we know that much depends 
upon this for our future work, and I would say to 
this dear medium to be passive. Do not worry. 
Everything will be arranged satisfactorily. 

I find I must close. With my best thoughts and 
fond wishes of success to our seven, and thanks to 



56 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

you, dear one, for your kindness in affording this 
privilege. My father will give you something soon 
of interest. Most faithfully, 

Cl<YTlNA. 

*At this time the psychic contemplated moving 
his residence, which he subsequently did, by pur- 
chasing with funds inherited by his wife a pleasant 
home at No. 221 Park street, Detroit, where, at the 
date of this writing he resides, and where the sittings 
are held. 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. 57 

No. 16. 

September 28, 1897. 

Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

You will pardon my not coming in en rapport 
more quickly, as I had made arrangements for some 
dear friends to be present this morning, who have 
never before enjoyed this pleasure of witnessing 
these demonstrations ; and it took up a little time in 
forming conditions, that they might be as comfort- 
able as possible; and at the same time, I find it a 
trifle difficult to take control of the forces given out, 
as it is not only necessary for you here to be in har- 
mony, but also for those in the spirit, present, to be 
in the same condition of tranquil passivity. Now 
that we have these conditions here I shall proceed to 
write. 

In former letters I have taken up the subject of 
the manner in which our planet, the earth, became 
inhabited with intelligent human beings, possessed of 
a soul and spirit in one, forming a whole, which 
makes up the substance man. As I have explained 
heretofore, I am convinced that these intelligences 
came from other planets, just which one, or whether 



5 8 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

confined to any particular one, I am not able to state 
positively, but from my investigations I should judge 
that many different planets had contributed to make 
up these conditions. Now we go still farther back 
into the subject, and wish to know the source from 
which the first spirits emanated. This seems, at 
first thought, a difficult problem to solve. However, 
I can, at least, give you my own ideas of the subject, 
and others from whom I have gained my knowledge 
of life. I believe that there is one great head of 
infinite wisdom consisting of the Deity, force of all 
life, brought into action by a natural Condition of 
forces blended, in which all that is good is contained. 
As we let our mind dwell upon this, we must con- 
cede that these conditions are much too refined for our 
conception. However, there is no doubt that these 
natural conditions formed other individual intelli- 
gences, and gave them a spirit, of life force, to be 
returned when the individuality itself had attained 
that degree of unfoldment, in the same degree of 
spirituality as those who gave the spirit. This will 
be so with all, as when we have advanced to 
that degree of perfection intended by the natural 
order of conditions, then shall we remain an indi- 



IN CELESTIAL WEE. 59 

viduality, retaining all the faculties that go to make 
up a perfect man, the spirit going back to the first 
creative infinite forces that gave it, for the begin- 
ning is the end, and vice versa. As we go farther 
into these conditions we hope to arrive at more direct 
conclusions, though if I could express myself in 
such a way that you would comprehend these mat- 
ters in the same light as I, we could give still better 
results. This will all come by advancement. 

As I have stated before I have had the pleasure of 
coming in direct communication with our friends 
from Jupiter and Mars, and I am invited, with a 
number of friends, to make a more extended visit to 
these planets during the next few days, in order to 
learn more of their real conditions, and at the same 
time I can explain them to you in a much more sat- 
isfactory manner to myself and immediate friends, 
who are interested in these writings. To be sure, 
I have visited these planets before, but not in a con- 
dition where I could realize and become en-rapport 
with them, as I wished to do. Now I feel better able 
to comprehend the real conditions there, and trust 
that I shall be entirely successful, so that I may give 
to you in our next communication, what I learn while 
there. 



60 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

I become more interested each day in these com- 
munications and the work of our little band of seven, 
and I am confident that when the time comes for you 
to throw aside all the old mortal form, there will be 
many dear friends waiting to welcome you to life 
immortal. I can see how necessary it is for us to keep 
up these conditions of communication, for as we 
come in touch with you here, we can make the way 
brighter, and give our loving influence to make the 
ills of material life more pleasant, giving a knowl- 
edge of a better life to live, whereby each spirit 
intelligence may advance to the highest degree of 
love and wisdom. This contains all the conditions 
to make life happy. 

And now, in closing, I would ask each one in our 
band of seven to be patient with us in our work, 
as it is our purpose to do that which will tend to 
advance the ones we love. We are all doing nicely, 
and the interest displayed by loving friends is most 
beautiful to behold. My own dear father and mother 
join in kind wishes, and also our dear friend Katora, 
who was pleased to speak with you last night,* and 
in the near future will come and give you an outline 
of her earth's experience. I must close now for this 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 6l 

time. With kind remembrance to our loved seven, 
most faithfully, in spirit and truth, 

Clytina. 

*At these meetings of the seven, separate invisible 
individualities were able to manifest through vocal 
speech, and conversation was carried on with them 
with equal understanding as with persons in the 
material ; their individualities and peculiarities being 
plainly recognizable. 



62 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 17. 

October 2, 1897. 
Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

I assure you of my great pleasure in coming to 
you this day. Since my last communication to you, 
I have passed through some very interesting experi- 
ences, which I will relate to you as best I can from 
the conditions afforded. Shortly after giving the 
message to you, my dear father and mother, with 
Plato, Lucilius, Althus, Katora and myself, met at our 
home in spirit life, which is situated in what we term 
the third degree of the celestial sphere of life, and 
under the guidance of Amarona, started upon a visit 
to Mars and Jupiter. It was necessary for us to make 
our way through space inhabited by spirits of still 
greater advancement than ourselves, with the ex- 
ception of Amarona, and it was a very peculiar 
experience, for while to Amarona these spirits were 
visible, as myself and friends, we could see nothing, 
though sensing the presence of individual intelli- 
gences. This, we understand, was because, being 
in a still finer condition than ourselves, it was im- 
possible for us to discern that which was finer than 
our sight could behold. We passed on in this way 
for some time, though our guide informed us that we 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 63 

could reach our destination in another way still more 
quickly; but we felt that the present method would 
not be so tiresome and would be more interesting 
to us. I might describe the conditions in this way, 
that the difference was that now we were in our 
natural spirit forms, while in arriving at our ob- 
jective point more quickly, it would be necessary 
to go in spirit, leaving our bodies behind. However, 
it was our desire to visit those upon the planets of 
Mars and Jupiter, in a manner that we could come 
more closely en rapport with those who had de- 
veloped to a condition that we could best comprehend 
and appreciate. (It was in spirit that I visited Mars 
previous to this time). Gradually we emerged into 
conditions that seemed more in harmony with our- 
selves, and felt more free. Our guide explained that 
we were now entering the third sphere of spirit life 
of Mars, and soon those intelligences in spirit be- 
came visible to us, and we met and talked with them. 
These friends were of a form similar to our own, 
in stature larger than the average man upon the 
earth, and of a darker type than the Caucasian race 
upon our planet. In intelligence and spiritual ad- 
vancement, you will see they were beyond us, as our 
third sphere in spirit life in the celestial sphere 



64 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

seemed in harmony with their third sphere from 
Mars. True, Plato seemed to sense the conditions 
before, as he is some in advance of the others of our 
party. We found these dear friends very busy in 
many different ways, trying to assist their loved ones 
on into their sphere of life that they might enjoy 
their loving presence. 

Our guide, Amarona, who had taken upon himself 
a form in comparison with our own, now led us 
towards an immense structure, and entering, we were 
ushered into a large corridor, from which we were 
led into separate rooms. Here we found a change of 
clothing, as you would term it, though to me it was 
simply taking on a finer substance that had been pre- 
pared for those who desired to enter the Hall of 
Learning. After refreshing ourselves, we gathered 
in the waiting room, and were then led into the Hall 
of Learning, as it was termed. An immense throng 
of people were gathered there to learn of the wisdom 
of life, and also to witness and listen to an oration 
to be delivered by our dear Plato. We were con- 
ducted forward to the large platform and seated 
comfortably, and were introduced one by one. My 
dear sister Althus first spoke, then my dear mother, 
and then I was introduced, and I felt within myself 




W. E. COLE, Psychic. 
(vSee Preface.) 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 65 

my mind going out to the dear seven, and related 
in a few words the conditions and work in which 
I was engaged here. This was received with great 
interest. Then my dear father gave a short lecture, 
and Lucilius followed him. Then our dear Plato 
came forward, and delivered an oration which was 
grand, and worthy of the great enthusiasm mani- 
fested by the audience. 

I find I must continue my experience in another 
letter, as I wish to speak before closing upon a 
thought which I see has disturbed you somewhat 
since I came on Saturday. I believe you call it in 
reference to the spirit and individuality. I will try 
to make it a little more plain. The spirit of life, in 
which the individuality and souls are clothed as a 
protection, is thrown off when the individual pro- 
gresses to that degree of perfection where he comes 
into the Deity force of life, there being a division 
of spirit and soul individuality, and becoming a sep- 
arate individuality, or I should say, remaining a 
separate individuality through all time. With fond 
remembrance to our faithful seven, I remain, most 
affectionately, Clytina. 



66 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 18. 

October 5, 1897. 
My Dear Faithful Friend in the Mortal : 

I assure you that I appreciate your feelings of 
thankfulness for the messages I am permitted to give 
to you by the conditions you are so kind to furnish 
for them, for you must remember that this is my 
mission here, and I am only too happy to be able to 
have the opportunity to come to you and manifest 
my presence, and give my experiences of the life be- 
yond; and I, too, join you in your prayer to the 
•Infinite Father, and know that our prayers will be 
answered, for this work must go on. Now is the 
time, and we must do that which is intended for us. 
There is so much to do to elevate the many poor souls 
to the heaven above, where the love of the Deity force 
may reach out to them, and bring them into a real- 
ization of their condition. I had decided not to speak 
of this again, but when I see these conditions and 
the misery and suffering, all caused by their ignor- 
ance of these universal laws, I long to take each one 
individually by the hand and point out the way of 
life. 

But now I must continue my experience in con- 
nection with our visit to Mars. After our esteemed 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 67 

friend Plato had delivered his grand oration, we went 
from the Hall of Learning and were introduced to 
many dear friends, and talked to them in reference 
to subjects of spiritual advancement, and related our 
different experiences in our respective surroundings. 
As I have said before, we found comparatively the 
same conditions with these friends in their degree 
of life as with our own spiritual development, so that 
I consider this the most pleasant part of my visit, for 
it was as though we were at home. 

After meeting my dear friends we bade them 
adieu, feeling grateful for the beautiful manner in 
which we had been received, and continued our 
journey on into the second sphere of spirit life. Here 
the conditions gradually changed, and instead of our 
being unable to see these dear spirits, as in the higher 
spheres, we were invisible to them. However, we 
were led towards a large structure, something in 
comparison with the one we had visited in the third 
sphere, and here I found that conditions had been pre- 
pared for our reception, similar to those we had made 
in our own sphere for the re-embodiment of others 
higher than ourselves. In fact, we simply clothed 
our spiritual forms in the ethereal conditions, in keep- 
ing with the conditions of these dear spirit friends, 



68 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

and by this method were able to appear in their own 
condition, and were visible to them. They invited 
us to deliver a few remarks, of which our dear Plato 
was the spokesman, he introducing us to the friends 
gathered there. It was a special meeting, I learned, 
and was for the purpose of assisting in the departure 
of those who had developed to a condition in com- 
parison with the third degree of spirit life. It was 
a beautiful sight, and each face was radiant with 
happiness for the expected pleasure of merging into 
higher spheres of life. 

• After bidding these dear ones farewell, we jour- 
neyed on, still retaining the forms we had taken on 
in the second sphere of life, and soon came into the 
aura surrounding the planet Mars, and here also we 
found friends waiting to receive us, who had been 
apprised of our coming. Here again we took on 
the ethereal forms of the same substance as these dear 
friends, and were invited to visit the many institu- 
tions of learning, etc., which had been built for that 
purpose. It was wonderful to behold the passiveness 
which seemed to pervade the atmosphere everywhere 
one looked. Happiness seemed to reign supreme, 
and my mind came back to my own dear planet, the 
earth and its inhabitants, who were so far behind in 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 6$ 

this condition of life. Birds of brilliant plumage 
were all about, and I beheld no animals only of a 
specimen of sheep, which seemed to be so much 
finer than our own of earth, that there was scarcely 
a comparison, except in form. I learned that the 
garments worn were manufactured from this very 
fine wool, which grew upon these animals, which was 
of a most superfine texture. In my next letter I will 
endeavor to explain the different methods and cus- 
toms practiced by these dear friends, which will be 
interesting to you. 

I find it rather difficult to control this morning. 
I am pleased with your intentions in regard to these 
messages, and with fond remembrance to our faith- 
ful seven, I will close for this time. Most faithfully 
yours in spirit,, Clytina. 



70 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 19. 

October 9, 1897. 

Dear Spirit in the: Mortal : 

I am happy this day to come in spirit and continue 
my experience in Mars. After we had each one 
taken on the form in comparison with those dear 
friends by whom we were received, and after a few 
remarks delivered in his own beautiful manner by our 
dear friend, Plato, we retired to a large structure, con- 
ducted by friends, and found that this- was the hour 
for partaking of the food necessary for the ethereal 
body to exist upon. We found a massive structure, 
and a large table was prepared which encircled the 
building, which was itself in a circular form. We 
found food was already prepared, which consisted 
of a fluid, in color pure and crystal like; in fact, 
colorless. The food itself was similar to the bread 
of our time, except of a finer quality. All manner of 
vegetables were upon the table, though of a different 
variety, and were of different qualities, it being un- 
derstood that the organism would partake of that 
which would be best adapted to it. I discovered that 
the food was placed before the people who seemed 
especially adapted for it, and found that there were 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 7 1 

what we might term the physicians of that particu- 
lar district, who were considered the most intelli- 
gent of any in this way. I found that these spirits 
could discern, by a look, the food necessary for one 
to partake of. This seemed to be the most essential 
part, and I inquired how this could be done so readily 
without mistake, and was told by the color of the 
astral aura surrounding the spirit. I then noticed, 
for the first time, that which I had not at first per- 
ceived, that each person was surrounded by a peculiar 
halo of light, mostly partaking of the lighter shades 
of blue, some lighter, some darker according to their 
degree of development. I also learned that there 
were many different districts, according to the colors, 
and that the surrounding conditions materially were 
in comparison with the spirits inhabiting that part. 
I found they knew much of your earth, which was 
entering from red to green colors in development, 
and seemed to judge of every condition by the color 
surrounding it. Even the food, tables, chairs, build- 
ing seemed tinged with this color of delicate blue. 

We were seated as the guests in a part set aside 
for that purpose. I learned that each individual was 
seated according to his or her quality of development, 
where harmony would be established, and indeed it 



72 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

seemed as though everything was imbued with the 
happiness of the hour. We were thus seated about 
two hours, I should judge by your time, or there- 
abouts. Music was everywhere, and each one 
seemed trying to outdo the others in making happi- 
ness and pleasantness the theme, and well did they 
succeed. We finally retired to the gardens, which 
seemed to partake of these colors. We were led into 
the gardens where the fruit in abundance was grow- 
ing, and from what I could understand was similar 
to our own, only the quality was finer, and instead of 
the plants or vines being out of shape, or scragly as 
we would say, each was perfect within itself. I 
learned that this enabled them to gather the perfect 
fruit, with a far greater degree of concentrated life 
force contained therein. We then visited other large 
structures, and one in which I was most particularly 
interested was the building set aside for the dear 
mothers who were to bring other intelligences into 
existence. Every condition to establish pleasant sur- 
roundings was given here. Sweet music and also 
a hall of learning was connected ; in fact, everything 
which tends to uplift and elevate the mind to the 
higher faculties of perfect life was found here. No 
clouds were here; all was sunshine, peace and hap- 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 73 

piness combined in one. Truly, I found these dear 
souls have found the true way to live, and once again 
my mind came back to my own dear planet, and I 
thought of its present condition, and of the time when 
these same conditions would exist upon my own 
home, the earth. Here was taught the first principle 
of life. The first lesson was to know of the color 
surrounding each. The effect was to develop still 
more of the spirit of love and wisdom, that each one 
might grow in spiritual unfoldment, knowing full 
well that the effect of life was the development of the 
faculties which go to make up a perfect being. Let us 
each one hasten to bring about this condition on earth 
by giving renewed energy, and in teaching those in 
the mortal and disembodied the true way. We can 
learn this in spirit, and will meet here for that pur- 
pose with our faithful seven. 

I find I must close now. Be patient within your- 
selves, knowing full well that what we do is alone 
for thine own good. Fond remembrance to our 
faithful seven. Yours most sincere in the cause of 

truth, ClvYTlNA. 



74 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 20. 

October 12, 1897. 

Dear Faithful Spirit in the Mortal : 

You have indeed been so faithful to the promise 
you gave to me that I feel it deserves acknowledge- 
ment from myself as well as others interested, and 
if I could only secure the aid and interest of a hun- 
dred more such noble spirits, it would be such an 
easy task to interest another hundred, and, increas- 
ing in the same proportion, we should soon be able 
to bring the people of our loved earth. out of dark- 
ness, ignorance and superstition into the light of 
immortality. However, it only rests with you and 
me to do our duty. We can accomplish our part, 
and we will not lose by it, if we should trespass upon 
others and guide their ship into the right path, where 
truth may shed its rays of sunshine. Once in this 
path, and the conditions fully realized, nothing can 
keep it from its true course in life. 

But I must now give my attention to the con- 
tinuation of the account of our friends of Mars. We 
were taken into many different conditions of life, 
some of which consisted of a darker color, some a 
lighter blue, but the ideas of all are to so live that 
their own colors may become lighter ; for they profit 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 75 

by witnessing the happiness of those who strive to 
unfold their spirituality and make happiness for all. 
They have advanced to that condition where the good 
influences predominate. This, of itself, creates an 
atmosphere of good to eradicate evil. 

Our seven were invited to spend the few remain- 
ing hours with a friend of Amarona's, Althumar by 
name, who had risen to the position of physician 
chemist, and other branches of science. This was 
very interesting to each one of us, for our host went 
into some of the conditions of the people who existed 
in the scientific age, and who had attained a very 
high degree of intelligence in the method of using 
machinery, in all its many ways for the material use 
of man. For instance, they had mastered the sci- 
ence of perpetual motion, and applied the natural 
vibratory action to delicately constructed parts of 
machinery. Electricity was used only to give light, 
but they had carried it to a very high degree, and 
brought out its greatest possibilities. They had gath- 
ered it from nature in its forms, through what we 
would term non-conductors, for those here of earth 
have not yet learned that it is these same so-called 
non-conductors which are the greatest conductors of 
the electrical fluid ; but in the form taken into action 



76 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

by our friends from Mars, it could be used as a force 
generating itself in its own action. Aerial naviga- 
tion was used with success, the first condition neces- 
sary being the proper metallic substance, composed of 
aluminum, steel and copper. All these subjects had 
been brought out fully in the manner of manu- 
facturing all kinds of metal, using that best adapted 
to its purpose. The wrong idea prevails in regard 
to storing electricity. According to their ideas it is 
impossible to store this subtle fluid, but it can be 
gathered by having the proper metallic substances as 
an attraction. In other words we have the con- 
ditions simply reversed. According to their ideas 
the method of travel was that such large currents of 
vibration were started in motion, and cars were so 
arranged that they could enter this current or leave 
at will, and at the same time reach a great speed. I 
should judge that, according to our way of cal- 
culating, we could travel about 10 to 20 miles a 
minute under the same conditions, but these condi- 
tions must all be brought about by development of 
all the people, and this cannot be accomplished at 
once by the efforts of one or two persons, any more 
than you can unfold your own spirituality, and by 
your doing so, place the world in the same condition 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. 77 

as yourself. No, these conditions are only brought 
about by the world becoming ready for them ; in fact, 
it would be utterly impossible for our friends from 
Mars to use any of their scientific inventions here on 
earth, from the fact that the people and their advance- 
ment would affect the conditions ; just as it has been 
in the past, as yourself have witnessed, that each ad- 
vancement of the people was marked by an equal ad- 
vancement in their method of using different machin- 
ery. According to the advancement, many wonder- 
ful conditions of a marvellous nature exist with these 
advanced people, and I am only thankful that I am 
able to see these same conditions being lived up to 
by our own dear people of earth. The first condition 
that must be brought about is in our government and 
social laws. These must soon change and give place 
to more civilized and intelligent methods, but as a 
matter of fact, it will only come from a demand 
and necessity for it, created by the spiritual develop-., 
ment, for the spiritual is to uplift, the material to 
degenerate to lower depths of life. God speed the 
day when this will come to all mankind. We should 
not feel discouraged, for I learn there are other 



78 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

worlds still below us in development. By our ad- 
vancement we can aid them. May the infinite force 
of love and wisdom guide you and our faithful seven 
to peace and glory. Yours eternally faithful, 

Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 79 

No. 21. 

October 16, 1897. 
Dear Spirit Friend in the Mortal : 

I am thankful to be here with you once again, for 
it means so much to me, and every time I come to you 
seems to lessen the distance between our conditions 
in spirit and the dear ones of earth life. It has been 
a wonderful condition that has been established 
through the forming of our faithful seven; in fact, 
it is all coming right, as you here in the mortal are 
ready to receive, and for this reason it is our purpose 
to strive to advance the conditions of all, for upon 
your advancement, much depends. It will only be 
the means of shortening the time for the universal 
happiness of all to begin upon earth, for I find there 
are other worlds which are depending upon our 
advancement, as they come under the influence of 
our planet, the earth. This I have learned from those 
above who have made a study of these conditions, and 
understand something of the universal condition of 
mankind. Those above us can work through us, we 
can work through you, and you through others still 
below you in development. Once this chain of com- 
munication is established, it will only be a short time 



80 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

until we can all rise together, and save some from 
the undeveloped conditions through which we have 
passed. 

I must return to my subject again, for I realize it 
is more interesting to you, but my mind continually 
runs to the thought of giving my knowledge to the 
world in order to save them from so much sorrow. 
In my last letter to you upon the scientific age which 
Mars passed through, I gave to you an outline of the 
conditions they had perfected in scientific lines. At 
the present time these happy souls can. travel without 
the use of artificial machinery, other than their own 
body, at least in most instances, can use the soul 
power and individual self entirely independent of the 
physical, and can converse with friends who may 
be upon the other side of Mars, with as much ease 
as you would converse with one another while in 
the same room. This is accomplished in two ways, 
in the way of telepathy, and also by the use of peculiar 
instruments of the nature of a sounding board ; and 
these same currents of vibratory action are used, but 
so delicately constructed are these instruments that 
no three are in the same degree of tune, as it were, 
and as a consequence, the sounds given off from one 
are reproduced upon the other one in harmony with 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 8 1 

it, so that, in this manner, sounds can be reproduced 
for long distances, and I suppose these same condi- 
tions will exist here upon earth. 

Now a word as to the atmospheric conditions. 
These are not exactly <in control by these learned 
people, but they conform to the conditions to such an 
extent that they have succeeded in equalizing the 
conditions in a way that storms are not necessary, 
and they only receive what is necessary for them. 
Harmony is the great law, and so closely have they 
conformed to this that their surroundings are con- 
trolled in a measure by their own lives, and these 
same conditions will be gradually brought out here 
as well in future. I wish it were in my power to 
now bring these happy conditions to earth, but it is 
impossible. We must bide our time to see these happy 
conditions enjoyed by our people of earth. 

We were prepared to take our departure from 
Mars, and under the guidance of our faithful 
Amarona, to visit his planet, Jupiter. After bidding 
all a fond farewell, we assembled in the hall dedi- 
cated for that purpose and soon took on our natural 
forms again, and prepared to journey with our dear 
friend. Soon we came into the third sphere of life 
and were welcomed as before; we were known 



82 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

among them all, for this was similar to our own 
natural condition, and besides we were to be joined 
here by other friends who were to accompany us 
upon our visit to the glorious planet of Jupiter. I 
cannot express the grandeur of Mars, but this was 
not to be compared with the radiance of light which 
surrounds Jupiter. It must be experienced to com- 
prehend it, and even then, one would have to be an 
inhabitant of that beautiful planet ere he could enjoy 
its most wonderful conditions of advancement. I 
look forward to the time when I can take my faithful 
.seven and other friends in spirit and visit these 
scenes most beautiful to behold. 

I must close now, with my loving influence to 
assist you and our seven. Most faithfully your 
devoted friend in spirit, CivYTiNA. 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 83 

No. 22. 

October 19, 1897. 
Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again it is my blessed privilege to come and 
communicate with you. It is so real to me, all these 
conditions of life, for I have benefited by coming in 
touch with you here in the mortal form. I under- 
stand how we have all benefited by these conditions 
brought out by our coming together. I am coming 
nearer to you each day, and it seems as though our 
forces are blended more harmoniously each time I 
come en rapport with you. So with this knowledge 
to assist, let us continue to pursue the methods taken 
up, and soon we can realize more than we ever 
dreamed of. There is one thought that I must bring 
out in reference to the dear spirits of the lower order, 
and some time we wish to use the force in our seven, 
for the one purpose of bringing as many as we can 
into the light. I cannot express the joy and hap- 
piness I experience each day and hour, as I see my 
fondest hopes being fully realized in our work, and 
all through your promise to me. May the most 
infinite spirit of wisdom bless you, for it is my prayer. 
True, it may not be much to you, but it is to the world, 
for all you do is so much towards the advancement 
of all. " 



84 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

Now I must give my attention to my experience as 
we journeyed on toward Jupiter. As I explained, 
the beauty and grandeur of the conditions there can- 
not be fully appreciated by any except those who 
have inhabited this planet and advanced up to it, 
for I am sure I could not fully comprehend it, though 
I have advanced far enough so that I could realize 
all there was for me to learn. Our friend Amarona 
is in the seventh sphere of life in Jupiter, for upon 
this planet the conditions are so much more perfect 
than the conditions of our own earth, that the highest 
and lowest conditions are coming nearer together, 
bringing many different spheres into one. In this 
way, while our dear friend Amarona is in the highest 
sphere of life connected with Jupiter, he is only seven 
degrees or conditions away from the first condition 
existing upon Jupiter itself. In time, Amarona ex- 
plained to me, that all might be in one condition sur- 
rounding Jupiter, and all would be in the same degree 
of development, for in order to advance to the condi- 
tion outside of their own planet they must be ready, 
one and all, to come en rapport with the forces still 
beyond them in spiritual unfoldment. In this way 
you can realize what it means for us to educate those 
of our own dear earth into the proper conditions of 
life. 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 85 

We passed on through the home conditions of 
Amarona to the planet Jupiter itself. Then I began 
to feel more in my own home conditions, as it really 
was in comparison with my own home in spirit life. 
Oh, the conditions of these dear happy souls are indes- 
cribable ! I only wish I might take you by the hands 
and lead you directly into these conditions, but it is 
enough to know, dear one, that you are now preparing 
the conditions that will take you into the higher con- 
ditions, and fit you for this glorious spiritual exist- 
ence. Upon this planet of Jupiter, similar conditions 
exist, but of a higher order. Here the colors partake 
of the light purple hue. To be sure it is not to be com- 
pared with the crude colors here on earth. Even the 
atmosphere is filled with peace and music, such as is 
only heard in such beautiful conditions. One is happy 
by being continually surrounded by such beautiful 
conditions, and as I gazed upon the beautiful scene 
before me, I consoled myself with the thought that 
some time my own dear people would enjoy this same 
happiness. Can you wonder that I long to let my 
people know of the truth, and bring them to a realiza- 
tion of this happiness and joy that awaits them, 
simply obtained by an effort on their own part, for 
they will find so many dear friends ready to give a 



86 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

helping hand ? We were led by our dear friend 
Amarona to the building intended for our meeting 
with these happy souls, and were introduced to those 
gathered there to receive us, and one peculiar condi- 
tion was brought out here. It seemed that those 
above in some of the higher spheres had come here 
and taken on a form in comparison with ours, in 
order to better enjoy our visit, and could be iden- 
tified by the higher and ethereal colors of light which 
surrounded them, and as I sat with my loved friends 
and companions, viewing the scenes about me, and 
witnessed the faces radiant with joy and peace, I felt 
so happy within myself, for it was most impressive, 
and the influence was sublime. My soul thrilled with 
pleasure as I realized all the happiness to be experi- 
enced by our faithful seven and the millions of souls, 
but my desire is to be near and witness this condition, 
for I shall be one to guide you there. I must close. 
With fond remembrance to my faithful seven, your 
friend in truth, Clytina. 



IN CEXESTIAI, LIFE. 87 

No. 23. 

October 23, 1897. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

I come to you this day with feelings of joy. My 
happiness is far greater than I ever realized before, 
for we have succeeded in establishing conditions 
whereby we can communicate directly with the 
friends of Jupiter, and this is of vast importance at 
this time. I will explain, that you may better under- 
stand my meaning. When we were visiting Jupiter 
under the guidance of Amarona, an inhabitant of 
that beneficial planet, beneficial to all who may come 
under its influence, we formed a circle in which many 
took part. This is one way in which they strive to 
reach other conditions below them in spiritual un- 
foldment. This happened to be one of the hours 
for sitting. The effect in so doing is to give out 
thoughts that will reflect out to other worlds, and 
in a concentration of thought in this way, they can 
reach the poor, undeveloped souls struggling for the 
light. These dear friends have especial times devoted 
to this method of uplifting humanity, and in order 
to do good they must send out these thoughts long 
distances, in order to come in contact with those 
whom they aid. We of this world come under their 



88 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

influence direct, and as special preparations are made 
for these conditions, each person who is a member of 
a circle meets with them at the structure intended for 
that particular purpose, where there are thousands in 
one vast circle. All are seated in perfect harmony 
inside; then another circle forms directly 6utside of 
this one, and so on, in order, until there are several 
hundred circles, one within another. The seats are 
raised one above another, only it is the reverse of 
our custom, as those in the centre occupy the highest 
positions, the seats forming a pyramid. Then a 
prayer is offered or spoken, that is, a blessing is in- 
voked from the highest jieific forces to assist and 
guide them in their efforts to reach humanity. It 
is indeed an impressive scene, and when one stops 
to think of all these dear souls meeting at one and 
the same time in different places, consisting of all 
the inhabitants of this planet, in order to concentrate 
their thoughts to aid those of the universe who are 
still in crude, undeveloped conditions, and the won- 
derful forces of good created by these dear souls, we 
must feel within ourselves the sublime spirit of good- 
ness manifested by them, and just as they meet to 
assist those of our planet and home, so may we meet 
together and send out good thoughts that must create 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 89 

better conditions upon earth, for when we realize that 
thought is a reality, a something that permeates the 
atmosphere and all the universe, and has such a pow- 
erful effect upon the lives and actions of our fellow 
man, it behooves us to give out pure thoughts con- 
tinually, and so live that we can assist our fellow 
man to follow our example, and place himself in a 
condition where he may be happy within himself; 
for it is a form of hypnotism, that as we give out 
thoughts of good, its acts upon those who are sensi- 
tive to our own especial thought, and controls in a 
measure their actions. This is clearly demonstrated 
every day to me, as I see those conditions of mind 
given out here and there, and also witness the result 
of this same cause in some other place or organism, 
that is in harmony with the cause. This is a univer- 
sal law, cause and effect, for the causes of to-day will 
produce the effects of to-morrow. In this way we 
can understand what a wonderful amount of good 
can be accomplished by these combined forces, work- 
ing as one. 

Before leaving Jupiter we made arrangements 
whereby we could sit together in our own home, at 
the same time these dear friends gathered together. 
Yesterday was our first effort, where we felt any 



90 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

perceptible force working in unison with our own; 
and it clearly demonstrates that we are going to do 
a wonderful amount of good by coming in direct 
touch with them in this way. This is the reason why 
I suggested that we use the forces in the near future 
for the good of the undeveloped of our dear earth. 
I am convinced we can do much to uplift mankind, 
and bring those in darkness into a real existence. 
In the near future, I am going to give my dear father 
an opportunity to come here and write you a com- 
munication; also my dear mother and sister Althus, 
and many others of my dear friends who will be 
happy to come and give you a message of interest. 
I shall assist them, for I am certain it will be for 
good. 

I would say to this dear medium, be patient ; you 
have friends in spirit and also friends in the mortal, 
at least one I know very well. There is much work 
we may do through you, and our desire is to have 
you remain here among these friends that we may 
continue this grand work. Bless you all my faithful 
seven. Remain together. I thank you again. Your 
faithful friend, CiyYTiNA. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 91 

No. 24. 

October 26, 1897. 

My Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again I have the blessed privilege of coming 
to you here and communicating. You refer to my 
last letter in reference to eradicating all the evil con- 
ditions that tend to hold down the beautiful, gentle 
spirit that exists in each one of your mortal bodies. 
It is not my desire to find fault with any one of my 
faithful seven; no, far from it. I am only afraid 
that I have said too much, for me all these conditions 
are so very useless. But when I speak in this way, 
I do so from my own condition, knowing full well 
that I have not the material conditions to contend 
against that you here in the mortal have. At the 
same time, I am confident that you will agree with 
me, that it is ever so much better to purify the 
material while here on earth, than to wait until you 
come to spirit. 

I am sure that after listening to the pleading of 
the poor souls who visited your circle on last Thurs- 
day evening, you can conceive of the conditions of 
the spirit who has passed through all this evil. To be 
sure your conditions are far different, for you have 
not taken life from the mortal. Still you are using, 



9* TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

in part, the same weapons that helped to drag them 
down and poison the home of the spirit, for it is very 
certain that the spirit must partake of the conditions 
that the mortal prepares for it; and right here I 
must add that the conditions brought out in our little 
circle in our last sitting were not alone for the benefit 
of the fallen spirit, for as I have said before, you 
cannot assist the low without lifting up your own 
personality. This is one of the great lessons to be 
learned by the masses, now existing upon the earth. 
I am confident that if each one in our faithful seven 
will strive to eradicate all these impure ' conditions, 
the results will exceed far beyond anything ever 
received by mortal while in the body. By your estab- 
lishing these conditions you will attract the highest 
and purest intelligences near you, and this of itself 
will tend to give you strength and power. I am con- 
fident that none of you realize your great worth upon 
this plan, but this will all come in time, and each one 
of our seven will awaken to the realities of life. True, 
there may be those on earth with whom you are 
brought in daily contact, who may not understand 
you, but how many hundred can be brought to see 
what this grand philosophy can do for mankind. 



IN CELESTIAI, UFE. 93 

As you progress, you will attract influences about 
you that will be a barrier to the undeveloped condi- 
tions. Now the question arises in your mind, how 
can I best accomplish this? My dear friend, there is 
not any particular condition to make, nor is it for me 
to say what shall be cast aside first. That all depends 
upon your conditions and surroundings, for it is true, 
that which is most evil to one may not be so with 
another ; therefore it is important that we all may 
see our own imperfections first ; then we can throw 
them off, and turn our attention to other conditions. 
There is no end to purifying the soul, the objects of 
our little circle will be fully demonstrated in the time 
to come, and we shall each one be benefited and lifted 
up to a higher condition of purity, and by the wisdom 
thus gained, become more divine, with greater power 
within ourselves to aid mankind. 

In my visit to the planets of Mars and Jupiter, 
more especially upon Mars, I could realize the com- 
parison of these happy souls to our dear planet, and 
could easily trace the steady march of progress they 
had made during the past centuries. Once in a con- 
dition similar to our earth, they have gradually 
unfolded to a heavenly condition. This, I am happy 
to say, originated from the same efforts that we are 



94 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

putting forth now in our meetings. To me the 
results are plainly shown. I can see my faithful 
seven as they march onward and upward, until the 
day will come that there will be a chair vacant, and 
this will be filled by some worthy soul who can con- 
tinue to fill the place, and our dear soul who has gone 
on to join the hosts of angel friends, can return and 
add his or her force to carry on this grand and noble 
work. We will not stop to consider all this work 
before us. We will only look forward to the next 
meeting, doing what we can to gather the lessons 
taught. There is a lesson for each one to learn. 
Every one connected with our circle has dear spirit 
friends in all stages and conditions of life. It is our 
purpose to connect a chain of communication from 
the highest to the lowest. 

My dear friend, you have done well thus far, and 
I thank you for the manner in which you have kept 
your promise to me. All my own dear friends are 
interested in the conditions established. We have 
force enough to accomplish our purpose, but these 
forces must be equalized and harmonized, ere we can 
derive the good from them. Your dear friends have 
done well thus far. Let us all strive to do better. We 
can; I am sure of it. I know that each one of the 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 95 

members of our circle, both in the mortal and spirit, 
will agree with me in this letter. I thank you again 
for your prayer in my behalf. Let us all have the 
same thought for the progress of all. May the 
infinite forces of light guide you safely into your 
home. Your faithful friend in spirit, 

ClyYTlNA. 



96 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 25. 

October 30, 1897. 
My Dear Friend in the Mortal : 

Once again we meet here to commune together. 
Oh, most blessed privilege, to be able to establish 
this chain of communication from the very highest 
to the lowest. Though we have not accomplished this 
yet, we have now clearly demonstrated that we can 
do so, and that, in itself, is sufficient to spur us on to 
still greater efforts in behalf of humanity. And now 
that I have experienced these conditions of late, I 
'realize the grand purpose in our visit to Mars and 
Jupiter. It is wonderful. Our friends of Jupiter 
are certainly worthy of all the blessings they receive 
and enjoy at the present time, for they have passed 
through all the crude conditions as ourselves, and 
still they have come out victorious in every way, 
and have now passed through the spiritual age, that 
is, in the near future they will, and be in the same 
condition in every way, and can mingle together upon 
the planet of Jupiter and the environments surround- 
ing it. When this is accomplished they will come 
in touch with still other planets that are more highly 
developed, for this is a universal law. As these dear 
friends advance, they will be better able to assist us, 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 97 

for it is necessary to work together. The work is 
not confined to a few, but it embraces all in the 
universe. 

I can see how so much good may be accomplished 
in our circle by the experiences of our last meeting, 
and I know that my dear friends and myself shall 
be able to come and stand in your midst, and that we 
shall be visible .to you in the mortal. It is only a 
question of equalizing the vibratory forces, for we, 
being in different vibrations than you here, cannot 
come en rapport with you, until these vibrations are 
lessened to a degree in comparison with your own. 
Therefore, in mediumship, it is simply where the 
sensitive may come into the same degree of vibration 
in harmony with the spirit manifesting. 

There is also another condition that should be 
understood by those seeking to come en rapport with 
their friends of a high degree of development. This 
should be carefully considered, to so live materially 
that you may come in direct touch with the influ- 
ences of a higher, for unless you are in such 
fine conditions, both materially and spiritually, they 
must needs have spirits of a low order to come 
between. In this manner much of the good is lost, 
the same as receiving pure, clear water through 



98 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

impure, contaminated conditions. Dear friend, J 
cannot conceive what wonderful results could be 
received in our own little circle, were every impure 
condition thoroughly eradicated. Mind I am not 
finding fault with you, for I consider that everyone 
has done well thus far, but it does please me, and 
the hosts of angel friends to see the disposition of 
all to strive to do better gradually. We can lead 
you up to a condition where you can be able to com- 
prehend the conditions that should exist on earth, 
in place of the crude and undeveloped conditions, and 
I know that we shall, through our faithful seven, 
establish better conditions on earth; the first being 
to form conditions to give each individuality an 
opportunity to unfold and cast off the imperfections, 
while in the body. 

Now that we have entered into this grand work, 
let us strive to reach the highest conditions possible. 
We in the spirit life, feel it would be well if we could 
have music, something low and sweet, for what is 
more soothing to the troubled spirit than these sweet 
chords of harmonious vibrations, not especially for 
ourselves, but for those poor souls that are living 
in such terrible conditions of torture and misery? 
Let us endeavor to make our circle an attraction for 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 99 

these dear friends who have not yet learned of life 
immortal, and know not that, though they may be 
ever so wicked in mind, they have dear friends. You 
will find there are many different natures among 
these poor souls, and diplomacy must be used in 
receiving them. You will notice that in communi- 
cating with these poor souls, they will be attracted to 
different ones present in the circle. It will be well 
to find out first which one can best talk with the spirit, 
and let that one do the talking. One may come to 
you best, still another may come to Mr. Michell, etc. 
In following up this thought closely you will be able 
to discover what course is best to pursue, and don't 
be discouraged with the poor souls, for in helping 
one to a ray of light you assist a hundred. Oh, 
bless you all. I can see my hopes fully realized. I 
shall come so near to you, and will do all in my power 
for your dear friends. Glorious truth, onward and 
upward will be the watchword. 

Fond remembrance to my faithful seven, and to 
you dear one. My loving influence shall guide you 
in the path of wisdom's light. Ever faithful, 

L.ofC. Clytina. 



IOO TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 26. 

November 2, 1897. 
My Dear Friend in the: Mortal : 

I assure you that I deem it a special favor to be 
able to come here, and through this instrument, 
express my gratitude in a manner that will be under- 
stood by you through this form of communication. 
As I say, I am more than thankful for this privilege 
to come. It is more than I hoped for. As this is the 
first time I have ever manifested through these con- 
ditions, I trust you will overlook any mistakes I 
may make. My dear daughter, Clytina, has been 
urging me for some time past, to come and learn the 
way, and I must say that it is a wonderful experi- 
ence to me, fully as much so when, in company with 
my friends, I visited the planets of Mars and Jupiter, 
but my thought is for my own people of earth and 
their welfare, for I realize too well that they need 
help. Poor souls, I have witnessed more sorrow, 
misery and undeveloped conditions in our last two 
meetings, than in my experience, all the more ter- 
rible after I have witnessed the joy and happiness 
that is within the reach of these poor, undeveloped 
intelligences ; and I will say that our band of workers 
are determined to advance and do all we can to uplift 



IN CEI,ESTIAI, UFE. 101 

these friends in darkness. Who could listen to the 
pleadings of human souls in such distress, and turn 
them away without a ray of light to guide them into 
happiness? We will not do this. These dear ones, 
composing this faithful seven; none of you now 
realize all this means to humanity. Let the good work 
go on is my prayer, and my dear wife and children 
are fully in harmony with this sentiment. We are 
each one intensely interested in the conditions formed 
by our loved Clytina, and I bless you, dear friend, 
for the conditions you have given, and I will repeat 
once more, command me. I shall endeavor to do 
anything in my power to assist in this glorious work 
of redeeming our friends in darkness. I hope to have 
the privilege of speaking to you in your meetings, 
and will be pleased to give you an idea of this subject 
(spirit return) as it was practiced in my time, when 
in the mortal. Yours for more light to hu- 
manity, Hasdrubal. 



My Dear One : 

I desire to come to you this morning, as I feel a 
wish to express the joy and happiness that exist 
within my soul. My dear father has been able to 
come and write to you, and we are advancing more 



102 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



rapidly than I had any idea of. Could each one see 
this most wonderful condition as I, how glorious it 
would be. It is all coming in the right time and 
place, so plain and distinct, for we are now follow- 
ing the teachings of Nature's own book, that can- 
not be defaced or changed to suit the fancy of man- 
kind, as has been in other works of divine inspira- 
tion; but the laws of nature are immutable and 
changeless. The same divine, infinite spirit of good 
gives out its influence for you in the mortal, as in the 
centuries gone by. The same sun shines upon us, 
only changed as man's own condition becomes more 
refined and purified, and requires those finer condi- 
tions. In fact, it has always existed, but in unde- 
veloped conditions as well as the pure and refined. 
Finally we know that all this impurity will be thor^ 
oughly eradicated from our dear planet, and we 
shall live in a different atmosphere of joy and peace. 
To be sure, it will be so slow and gradual that we 
can scarcely perceive it. Even now it is growing 
more perceptible to me than at any time in my ex- 
perience. 

I was present with you last evening in your circle. 
How happy I was to see the beautiful manner in 
which you received these poor souls. It was an 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 103 

interesting scene, and I wish to thank each one of you 
individually for the kindness manifested towards 
these poor souls. There is joy in being kind, 
which none but kind souls know; it throbs within 
the generous soul like music sweet and low. Oh, 
bless you all again and again. My loye goes out to 
you, dear one, for your noble efforts to establish 
this millenial dawn. Peace on earth, good will 
towards all mankind. This is the condition that 
must be firmly impressed upon the minds of those 
dear souls who come looking for the light. Con- 
tinue to show them the way to happiness. I also 
wish to thank you on behalf of all for the music. 
You could not have done better in choosing a more 
appropriate instrument for our circle. It is my 
desire to form conditions that each one of my loved 
ones may come and communicate with you, for in 
this way they can become better fitted to do more 
to help the fallen. Fond remembrance to our loved 
seven. Faithful and true, we are looking forward 
to our change of meeting place with interest. We 
know it will be good. Bless you, my dear, faithful 
friend, Clytina. 



104 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 27. 

November 6, 1897. 
My Friend : 

I have been brought en rapport with the condi- 
tions this morning through the aid of my darling 
Clytina. I feel that my life has been a very happy 
one, being brought into material existence under 
very fortunate conditions, which many do not have 
the advantage of. My dear father, L,. Censorinius, 
and dear mother, Iolenta, formed conditions for my 
earth's experience that prepared me for the condi- 
tions which we all have to pass through. In my 
early childhood, I was instructed in these spiritual 
subjects, according to my capacity for comprehend- 
ing these beautiful lessons, and as a child, under- 
stood the law of cause and effect, as applied to the 
spiritual, at the same time acquiring a knowledge 
of the purposes of life, and the necessity of keeping 
the spirit pure and free from imperfection. My 
father and mother were my only teachers, and I 
never attended the public classes which many at- 
tended, though as far as I can see these were above 
the schools in this day, and I feel that much depends 
upon the schooling of the dear children in the begin- 
ning. These thoughts should be instilled into the 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 105 

minds of the child at a time when the teaching will 
leave a lasting impression upon him. To be sure, 
much depends upon the conditions previous to the 
child's birth, though I am confident much of these 
hereditary conditions might be eliminated by proper 
training, and when the world comes to the full real- 
ization that the schools of learning form the basis 
for the future conditions of this country, steps will 
f be taken to teach what is best adapted for them to 
know, that which is most important, the truth con- 
cerning life immortal and its true conditions. I 
suppose I am in advance of the conditions of earth, 
but you will agree with me in this, that in these 
schools should be placed competent teachers, capable 
of teaching the young minds the thoughts that will 
place them in a position to make life a success. You 
will see, by this, that I am interested in the dear 
children, and at the same time I desire this truth to 
be instilled into the young mind that will assist in 
overcoming the evil conditions, sorrow and misery 
which follow the average individuality through this 
life, and on into life in the spiritual. 

I am greatly interested in our meetings here, and 
I look forward to some most wonderful results to 
be gained by the conditions you are giving. You 



106 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

shall have my aid in your earnest endeavor to sow 
this seed of immortal truth. I thank all for this 
blessed privilege, and my love goes out to all human- 
ity to uplift them into wisdom's light. Ever in the 
cause of truth, Te^ESda. 



My Dear Beloved Friend : 

I bless you each day for your most noble efforts 
to carry on this glorious work of enlightening hu- 
manity. My dear, darling mother was more than 
pleased to come and write. She is so kind and good, 
and when in the mortal, her thoughts were directed 
towards the children, for she, dear soul, realized the 
necessity of bringing them into the true conditions, 
ere they may fill their minds with the inperfections 
of life, and many times dear mother had cause to be 
sad when interfering with the children, as some of 
the neighbors would say. It is even so with the 
world to-day, but this is giving way slowly to the 
gradual growth of infinite forces of light, which are 
giving out good influences and our dear friends 
from Mars and Jupiter are also assisting us. 

Now that we have been able to establish these 
beautiful conditions, we can see the outcome of our 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 107 

efforts, not only in this city, but it shall be universal 
upon earth. Very soon we hope to bring others into 
this work, independent of our own little circle, and 
can form conditions to instruct many others, until 
in time we shall have a place of meeting- in this city 
that will attract the most intelligent minds. You 
see, I have come closely en rapport with you, and 
realize the necessity of such conditions. I am in- 
formed that this has been tried in other places, but 
not successfully. I am confident that we have begun 
this work in the proper manner, and in bringing 
these poor souls into the light, we will do more than 
we realize, for once this condition is established, 
these dear friends shall reach those of their friends 
that we cannot come en rapport with, and the good 
work will go on throughout the world. You can 
safely invite these friends who come to go with you, 
for it will do them good and they can do you no 
harm, for your own dear friends can protect you, 
and also give out a good influence to them. 

Bless you, dear one, and all our faithful seven. 
We shall all be with you, and dear Katora will soon 
come to you and manifest. My love eternal goes out 
to you, dear friend. Yours ever faithful, 

Clytina. 



108 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

In answer to a question by Mr. Hodges, as follows : 

"Are there not numerous meetings now being 
held in this and other countries where disembodied 
intelligences from the higher spheres are able to 
come en rapport with those in the mortal, and the 
results so attained equally as favorable as those 
experienced in our meetings of the Seven?" 

The following came : 

Yes, I have understood that such conditions had 
been formed in other places, but I know they have not 
.unfolded to where we have in our seven. I have 
not been able to come directly en rapport with these 
conditions you speak of, and therefore do not know 
of them as you. OvYTina. 




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IN CELESTIAL LIFE. log 

No. 28. 

November 9, 1897. 
Kind Friend : 

I am pleased to come and manifest my presence 
to you in this way. I realize in a measure the con- 
ditions you have created by your persistent efforts to 
do good. Dear Clytina and parents have been so 
kind to me, and last evening when I came with the 
rest, and stood with them here, witnessing the sor- 
row and misery of these friends, my mind went 
back to the time, long ago, when I was in the mortal, 
only a child then ; but many such influences troubled 
me when I was living in poor conditions with my 
dear grandparents, my parents having passed away 
when I was but an infant. These poor influences 
would come to me and strive to control me to do 
evil, but my dear mother was ever near to watch 
over me and keep me from evil influences, and then 
I was so happy when Clytina and her dear mother 
came and took me to live with them. Then such 
beautiful conditions were made. It was all brought 
about in such a wonderful way. My mother, with 
the assistance of Plato, came to Clytina, controlling 
her hand, and told them of me and how to find me, 
and even showed to Clytina how I looked, so that 



HO TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



when she, in company with her dear mother, were 
on their way to find our humble home, she met me, 
and knew at once that I was the one they were look- 
ing for. It was very fortunate for dear grand- 
mother and me, for we were in very poor surround- 
ings, and dear grandmother was so feeble, and I 
could not do much, only to sell flowers; but I only 
speak of this early experience that will show you 
what can be done by the spirit world. I see so much 
happiness for all the world and the spirit world. 
Those who have advanced to a higher plane will 
ever be ready to help humanity, as they know how 
much the world needs. All this is very wonderful 
to me. I have watched Clytina, and with her aid 
have come to-day. Dear sweet sister, she is striving 
to help some one and add to their happiness. Such 
noble thoughts and beautiful character cannot help 
but make an impression upon many who are seeking 
the light. It is my desire to assist her and all of you. 
I am very thankfully, Ai/Thus. 

My Dear Beloved Friend : , 

How happy I am. Surely we are going to bring 
heaven and earth very close together. Is it not 
grand that I can aid my dear ones to come so closely 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. «I 

en rapport with you, that they may manifest their 
presence? It is only strengthening our forces, and 
adds more power to our band of workers. 

I was very happy to realize the conditions that 
had been established in other places, though I was 
not cognizant of it, for here in our little meetings is 
my first experience to come and manifest in the mor- 
tal conditions of earth ; and therefore I judged that 
none had advanced so far in establishing conditions 
as we. I trust there may be thousands of these 
meetings formed upon the earth to work in conjunc- 
tion. What a power might be established under 
such conditions ! Force enough could be given out 
to be felt all over the world, if there were even an 
hundred such. We are content with the advance- 
ment we are making. In our next meeting, we shall 
have some visitors from the other planets, and trust 
we shall have such conditions that they may hold 
communications with you. Oh, I can see such re- 
markable unfoldment in our meetings. We shall 
arrange conditions suitable for these dear friends to 
come, and we look forward to a happy time. We 
have been giving our forces to lower conditions. 
Now, we shall come more en rapport with still 
higher influences, for once we establish communi- 
cation with the friends of Mars and Jupiter, we can 



112 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



converse together. Though they may be in their 
temple in the spirit form, their soul individuality 
will reach you here, and they may converse with you 
in your own way of speaking, and using the same 
language to express themselves. This is a mystery 
with some, how those in spirit life can communicate 
with one another, though they may have used en- 
tirely different language to express themselves; but 
in spirit life as each one rises to a high condition of 
equality, the thoughts are expressed by coming en 
rapport with one another. There are. influences at- 
tending your circle from my own sphere in life down 
to the first. You have not yet come in contact with 
the first conditions, nor are we prepared yet for them 
to come, though we know that in assisting one of 
these in the conditions of the second sphere, when 
we awaken them to their true condition, they will 
be of valuable assistance in bringing those below 
them into this truth; for in order to reach all we 
must work through those next to them in spiritual 
unfoldment. This is the reason why we can assist 
them through the material conditions, much better 
than we can, direct from spirit ; in fact, it is impos- 
sible for us to penetrate the darkness which sur- 
rounds them, only through your own help. Thus 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 1 13 

you will see that you are all necessary to this work. 
We shall go on bringing out higher conditions each 
time, and establish other conditions of a similar na- 
ture in this city. In time this will develop to a 
wonderful condition, and be the means of establish- 
ing wonderful good for humanity. Bless you all for 
your sincere efforts, and we hope to soon have better 
conditions around this medium. I remain as ever, 
your own faithful one, true to the cause I love, 

Clytina. 

*Yes, dear one, it is possible, but first we must 
aid to unfold those alone who can reach them, for 
we cannot. It is much easier to help them by the 
conditions we have formed in our meetings. Lov- 
ingly, ClyTina. 

*Mr. Hodges had asked if it were not possible for the 
more advanced intelligences to reach directly those in the 
lower conditions. The above is her answer. 



114 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 29. 

November 13, 1897. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

How much we have to be thankful for. In com- 
ing to you this morning, my mind goes back only a 
short time, when I found it impossible to communi- 
cate with the mortal of my own earth. Even then 
my constant thought and prayer were to establish 
a line of communication between those in the mortal 
and spirit, and when I was first permitted to come 
• to you, I was so overcome with joy that it was diffi- 
cult for me to keep control. But to-day we have 
formed conditions which I had not expected to reach 
for many years to come; therefore my joy at this 
time is inexpressible. 

Since our former communication I have investi- 
gated these conditions in reference to temples and 
meetings in other parts of the country. I find in 
different parts of your own country that here and 
there is a soul of high aspirations, seemingly placed 
there in order to sow the seed of immortal truth. 
Also in foreign countries I find some progress in 
this direction. In some parts of India, among the 
more intelligent, these conditions are highly devel- 
oped, and alas, my own native home seems to be 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 115 

very far away from me, though I know there will 
be a reaction, for the conditions are ready for it. 
But it seems necessary, in some instances, to sink to 
such condition of unfoldment, ere the poor souls can 
come to a realization of their condition. In coming 
to this conclusion regarding the development on 
earth, I do so in finding the existing colors. I can 
not find any, however, that will compare with the 
\ — bright condition here in our meetings. There are 
some individuals who have unfolded to a remark- 
able degree in spiritual attainment, and I am more 
than thankful that you and I are numbered among 
the foremost workers in spreading the truth. 
Thought is sent out from different spheres in 
spirit life, intended to convey good to those below, 
but in passing from one to the other, it becomes 
very imperfect ere it reaches the masses in dark- 
ness. My great aim is to form conditions that will 
be strong enough to attract the lowest undeveloped 
condition of mankind, and now with the band about 
you, each one working in harmony with his own 
friends, in spirit and the mortal, we are prepared to 
create some grand and beautiful conditions. In 
our meeting this week, we anticipate a glorious 
gathering of friends. We intend to bring flowers 



Il6 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

and bright conditions from our side of life, and I 
am sure it would be well if you here in the mortal 
could decorate your meeting place in a manner that 
will be attractive to our friends. While it will not 
be as pure and perfect as the dear friends have in 
their own home, still the willing spirit to receive will 
be appreciated, I know. 

I assure you that it was very gratifying to both 
my dear parents, as well as dear Althus to come, 
and through this method of communication, express 
their feelings as intelligently as possible. Oh, there 
are so many worlds to investigate outside of our 
own little earth, and while it is well to become thor- 
oughly acquainted among our own dear ones first, 
it is progressive to keep reaching out for more light, 
to guide us in the paths of truth and wisdom. My 
love continues to go out to all humanity, when I 
realize their necessity for better conditions to guide 
them aright. There is so much to learn, so much to 
\ know of the infinite forces of life. I have been try- 
ing to keep in touch with those poor souls who have 
manifested their presence of late. I can say their 
progress has been truly wonderful, and each one 
of them will aid some one else to the light, so that 
we have the universal law of cause and effect in 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 117 

action, and one brought into the light will reach 
down for others to bring them into the light to 
enjoy the same happiness. Sometimes when I stop 
to think of these dear friends in darkness I wonder 
how we are able to do so much for them, with the 
world so dulled in spiritual perception; but I know 
that the infinite forces are in harmony with our ef- 
forts and we will continue, knowing full well that 
we are imparting truth where it is most needed. 

Bless you all, our dear faithful seven and you 
my dear faithful worker. I shall be happy in know- 
ing thou shalt receive thy reward. With love eter- 
nal to guide to wisdom, I remain your faithful, 

ClvYTlNA. 



Il8 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 30. 

November 16, 1897. 
My Faithful Friend: 

Kind Greetings. Thus another day has come to 
bring us all more closely together in one sublime 
condition of joy, peace and eternal happiness, and 
we must see to it that no time is lost in this grand 
and noble work of bringing all humanity into the 
light. First I wish to express my gratitude for the 
beautiful manner in which you prepared for the 
visit of our friends from Mars and Jupiter. My 
great desire was to take you by the hand, and lead 
you into the beautiful condition of light. I am sure 
that you sensed these glorious conditions in a meas- 
ure, and I find that in the near future we shall be 
able to come to you quite direct ; in fact we shall be 
able to make our presence felt, and we know it will 
be a great pleasure to you. I am confident that in 
our last meeting here we formed conditions of a 
nature that will be inspiring to do good by all who 
come en rapport with its gentle influence. These 
conditions have never before been given, and never 
before have such exalted intelligences come so 
direct to communicate, in my experience. We hope 
to often have the glorious influences with us to aid 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 119 

in forming pure and noble conditions for humanity, 
that those who come into a material experience, in 
the ages to come, will have the benefit of our work. 
We shall certainly eliminate these crude conditions 
of misery and pain, and create better influences in 
which they may live, while in the body to prepare 
perfect conditions for the life immortal. 

In taking up the subject of the Bible I have been 
compelled to investigate its early history, and those 
who were instrumental in bringing it into existence ; 
in fact I have been enabled to come very closely en 
rapport with Eusebius and Josephus, who were 
closely connected with it. I find that in some in- 
stances good thoughts were used in its writing, but 
I can trace the selfish and avaricious greed of man's 
creation in the writings. Just why this book has 
been handed down through ages past, is difficult 
to understand, though I find it has been changed, 
time and time again, to suit the fancy of men in the 
different ages, and written according to their in- 
terpretation of the teachings of God. But in many 
instances it seems that but one idea is to be brought 
out, and that is a personal creed, and these men 
who were instrumental in creating these writings 
confess that it was considered all right to cover up 



120 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

an untruth, for the sake of promoting their own 
ideas of how to live. This, in itself, is corruption, 
and none shall ever suffer more than these same 
ones, who have perverted the laws of life immortal, 
in order to gratify a selfish heart, and these same 
influences are now striving in the spirit life to undo 
this terrible wrong they have committed, in placing 
such imperfect teachings before the people of earth, 
causing so much corruption. These same ones, 
with others, are also responsible for many millions 
of lives, souls sent into spirit unprepared to live. It 
. was at a time when there was an effort on the part 
of the spirit world to shed the light to humanity, 
and in different parts of the world, manifesta- 
tions were taking place which began to alarm those 
cruel men in power. Then it was that they caused 
to be placed in the Bible those cruel words which 
have been responsible for so much anguish and sor- 
row, "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live." Thus 
it has been from time immemorial, those in power 
have been creating their own bible, and so perverted 
has it become that there are not many truths left, 
and those that remain are surrounded with so much 
that is impure, that it becomes useless as a guide to 
life immortal, and preparing the spirit for the con- 



IN CEUESTIAI, UFE. 121 

ditions beyond its mortal sphere. But I see the day 
when these false teachers shall be cast aside, when 
peace will reign, when the universal laws of the 
deific forces of life shall be in action, and the power 
of the infinite will be made manifest. Oh, glorious 
day, when we can lead them into light, never more 
to be miserable, but to live in the glorious influences 
of truth, and the perfect conditions of universal love 
shall be felt and understood by each individual 
soul. 

I feel, dear one, that your idea of placing these 
writings before the people is very good, and I thank 
our faithful seven for this aid in creating these con- 
ditions. Again I thank you, dear beloved friend, 
for your faithfulness to our cause. May you go on 
in this work of reformation is my prayer. Ever 
faithfully in spirit, CivYTiNA. 



122 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 31. 

November 20, 1897. 
To this individuality known as H. C. Hodges I 
now address myself, this being my first effort in 
using this method of communication. I find the 
conditions are quite favorable at this time to come 
and carry out my purpose. I have been interested 
in your work here for a long time past, and I see an 
opportunity to come and be of benefit to you in the 
work you are bringing out for good. You have 
certainly established most wonderful conditions, 
and I am only too happy to join the blessed host that 
have come here to you, to establish this immortal 
truth and form heavenly conditions upon earth. I 
have been co-operating with you in a way, but I 
now see that I can come to you more closely, and 
be of help to you in your earnest endeavor to en- 
lighten the world. This, at times, seems a great 
task, but as you proceed, your experience will be 
similar to mine, that is, you will be strengthened by 
your own efforts to do good. Surely there are 
many opportunities for doing good. I believe that 
in coming more closely en rapport with you I can 
assist in bringing out your spiritual perception, in a 
manner that will enable you to sense more clearly 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 123 

the presence and thoughts of friends in spirit, at 
least this is my intention, and I have every reason 
to believe that I shall be successful. This you will 
find is necessary to the development in which we 
hope to attain. This is also necessary with others 
of our seven, who meet here at different periods 
for this purpose. There is, in fact, much to be done 
in the way of development, for it is true that the 
further you reach out in unfoldment, the more good 
you can do, for you will be able to come in contact 
with so many more who need the light. At the same 
time, you can come more closely en rapport with 
the higher conditions above. We shall iearn how to 
proceed as conditions form themselves for us to take 
advantage of them. I shall speak to you in our next 
meeting, if it is for the best to do so, and assure 
you of my intense interest in your work. I remain, 
yours for universal unfoldment, Katora. 

My Own Dear Faithful One : 

I look forward to our meetings with so much 
pleasure. They seem to bring us nearer together 
into one great influence of good. My love goes 
out to you for the efforts to assist me in my ambi- 
tion to do good. I feel within my soul to-day, as 



124 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

ever, that universal love which impels me onward 
to my duty toward humanity. I can see the good 
we have already accomplished, and I see still count- 
less souls to save. Oh, my dear one, I bless that 
glorious day when, through the infinite forces of 
life, I was brought to you. I know I was directed 
by a power above, for where else could I have found 
so true and faithful friendship, so harmonious to 
myself, so truly interested in the same thought of 
bringing light to the world? Peace will be thine 
and eternal happiness will be thy crown. To aid 
in your noble efforts I see so many bright and loving 
souls attracted to you. I know that, in you, they 
will find one who will reach out a helping hand to 
bring them into the knowledge of immortal life. The 
world must not make more mistakes ; too many have 
been made in time past. We must take advantage of 
this blessed privilege to lift up the fallen. There must 
be some very crude and low conditions on earth, for 
in some places I sense such misery and anguish, the 
conditions are so dark, and I tremble for the safety 
of mankind. Oh, could they awake and see the 
terrible cruel waves of misery that are rising above 
them, to carry them out into still greater darkness. 
But we will not think of this. We will only make 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 1 25 

still greater efforts to hasten our work of saving 
them from their sorrowful condition. 

The *beautiful flowers created such pleasant con- 
ditions, and seemed to open the way for many to 
come. I am sure it would be well could we have 
these conditions in each meeting. 

We intend to give some assistance to friends who 
are anxious to see the light in our next meeting. 
Now that we have made conditions that we can 
come nearer to you, we will have more power to 
assist those of earth. Once again I bless you all, 
our faithful seven, and you, dear one, I shall guide 
thee to infinite love. Divine wisdom will come to 
aid thee. Ever thine eternal, CivYTiNA. 

Kind friend, I shall remember your request and 
as soon as possible I will do so, though there seems 
so much to do. However, I will do as you ask at 
the right time. Clytina. 



*This refers to flowers that were brought into the meeting 
referred ,to. 



126 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

, No. 32. 

November 23, 1897. 
My Dear Beloved Friend: 

Our efforts to do good on earth continue to meet 
with wonderful success. I cannot imagine how we 
could improve upon them. From the very begin- 
ning we have all seemed to be in such perfect har- 
mony, that I am confident our work is directly un- 
der the guidance of a most infinite power. None 
could witness the results and not be impressed with 
the remarkable force back of all this.' In our meet- 
ing last evening, I was overjoyed to see the marvel- 
ous change of conditions brought out; dear souls 
who had by their own exertions unfolded to the 
glorious degree of spiritual attainment in which all 
the colors of the lighter, finer tints are found, for as 
we find in the different colors shown last evening, 
which were quite visible to me, but which I under- 
stand were invisible to you, each individuality is in 
different vibrations of action. These vibrations in 
action produce conditions of themselves, which 
bring out the colors in a corresponding degree of 
fineness or otherwise, graduating in their condi- 
tions, from my experience, in lightest purple tints 
down to the coarse red. In this way those who 



IN CELESTIAI, UEE. 1 27 

have unfolded to a degree of spiritual perception, 
can see the colors, and judge from this the exact 
condition of the spirit individuality. Both in Mars 
and Jupiter there is more harmony of colors, while 
on earth we have many together in different colors. 
Therefore we cannot expect harmony from inhar- 
mony. Our effort is to equalize vibrations which 
create their own colors into one harmonious whole, 
the effect being similar to a finely tuned instrument 
in perfect chord. 

With many others we were highly gratified to 
have our friends, St. Beneditis, Hypatia, Mordecai 
and others with us, for we know that to come so 
closely en rapport with these bright intelligences, is 
to strengthen our own forces, for one must be better 
by communion with such bright and beautiful angels 
of light, who have each one, in this existence on 
earth, been martyrs to ignorance and bigotry. It 
will ever be so, as long as prejudice and selfish 
motives hold sway in the soul of mankind. There 
must be martyrs to pave the way. Dear friend, I 
am happy to know that the time has now come 
when the martyrs of to-day will not have to en- 
counter the trials and hardships of those in the past, 
for, thanks to the infinite spirit of universal love, 



128 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

these poor, dear souls have not suffered in vain, and 
now wear the crown of glory for their courage and 
deeds of kindness. We are gradually gathering 
around you friends of the higher condition above, 
and I am sure you will note the most remarkable 
change which has taken place in the minds of these 
dear souls, whom we welcomed to our midst to lead 
to the light, and knowing that these same friends 
have still other friends in darkness that they will 
help. Why, my dear one, we shall have a host to 
meet with us in our weekly gatherings, that will 
create a power in itself, that will have an effect 
upon those now disinterested. 

I wish to be remembered to our faithful seven, 
and let each one be firmly impressed with our work 
and the good accomplished thus far. Many friends 
are here who come to enjoy our bright conditions. 
I must close for this time. With love eternal to 
guide you to immortal life divine. ClyTina. 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. 1 29 

No. 33. 

November 27, 1897. 

To the Friends in Spirit and Mortal: 

I wish to express my pleasure in thus being able 

to come into such conditions on your earth planet. 

It has long been my desire to come thus closely en 

rapport with your own conditions. I am sure that 

your efforts to advance the world will meet with 

success, as my own planet Mars has passed through 

similar conditions. I feel in myself the power to 

give you great assistance in your work; in fact, 

it is my mission, as I have already explained to 

many of you, to join forces with you. Knowing 

the great good to be accomplished, it is but natural 

for me to manifest to you, and work in harmony 

with you. I can assure you that your advancement 

will be far more rapid than that of either Mars or 
Jupiter, for in these planets there was such a high 

degree of spirituality to be attained ere we could 
come en rapport with those above us. Now that 
we have progressed thus far, we can give you assist- 
ance according to your advancement in harmony 
with our conditions. I am not alone, but the six 
other friends who accompany me are equally inter- 
ested in this work. These conditions are going to 



I30 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

meet with obstacles in time to come, but we shall 
all stand firm to give these dear friends in the mor- 
tal the power to overcome them, and certainly, in 
your meetings you have the evidence to prove your 
position. This, in itself, is a step never before taken 
to my knowledge. We, in our home, have been 
looking forward to this day with eager longings, 
watching the light grow, day by day, to a brighter 
condition becoming more plainly visible to us and 
others above. Friends in the mortal, I wish to con- 
gratulate you upon the good work you have been do- 
'ing, and the many bright intelligences you have at- 
tracted in your sphere. May those in company with 
you continue to grow in spirituality, until you will 
form a formidable band against bigotry and ignor- 
ance. Let the light shine into the souls of men. Let 
the audific force of the infinite come in touch with 
your efforts. Surely there is happiness in doing so 
much good. 

I feel that I have taken up more time and force 
than is necessary. However, I am truly grateful 
for this blessed privilege. I shall be with you in 
thought, ever ready to assist. Yours for the 
eternal light of Divine love, 

St. Beneditis. 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 131 

My Dear Friend: 

I greet you once again. My soul is filled with 
joy and rapture divine. My happiness increases 
with our work. To me it is one continual joyous 
moment. Our purpose to do good is meeting with 
the success it deserves. Our many friends are 
adding their forces to our own in a manner that 
will, in time, bring peace on earth. This divine con- 
dition that was intended by the great force of all 
life has been gradually preparing for it from time 
immemorial, and here and there, in different parts 
of the world, one or two noble souls would come 
in touch with this same infinite force of light. 
Though in a material sense they suffered in each 
case, the martyr's death, it has all had its effect, 
until to-day we can give out the truth to the world 
without having all this contention and strife. For 
ages it became necessary for the spirit world to use 
its force in causing all manifestation to cease, only 
in a limited form, for those who would become 
receptive to the spirit would at once be sent out 
of the body, and no special good would be accom- 
plished. This great divine truth has been imposed 
upon mankind for ages, more especially since 
priesthood and creed were established. How many 



132 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

poor souls, innocent of any wrong, have been forced 
out of the material form by these selfish beings. I 
have been so happy in coming en rapport with the 
dear Hypatia, who was one to suffer so much in 
the cause of truth. Oh, we have so much to be 
thankful for. My efforts shall be continued with 
greater energy, if possible, to right the wrongs 
which have been committed, though I feel now that 
the world at large has progressed to a condition 
that will not permit these glorious truths to go 
down again, as in the past, before ignorance and 
undeveloped minds. Truly I can sense much of this 
even to-day. I know from this that there still exists 
a mighty power to overthrow the truth, and once 
again take possession in its own cruel way. 

The dear friend who favored us with his presence 
this morning is with us in his force to do good. I 
cannot begin to name the many who are now en 
rapport with us. Each one will come in his own 
good time, and demonstrate his presence. Katora 
is doing all that is possible in bringing out your 
spiritual perception. I shall be very happy indeed 
when I am sure that you can sense my presence with 
you. I know that I can impart more to you of the 
real conditions of spirit life than you have yet real- 
ized. Glorious truth, we see in your daily lives 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 133 

something that gives evidence within itself of im- 
mortality. Our dear friends in darkness will come 
into the light, each one finding his or her friends 
and being thankful for the same. Fond remem- 
brance to my faithful seven. Love eternal to thee. 
Thine as ever, Clytina. 



134 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

No. 34- 

November 30, 1897. 
My Dear Friend: 

I wish to come to you once again in accordance 
with my promise, to impart to you an idea of the 
conditions existing at the time when I inhabited the 
mortal form. The conditions of that time and 
to-day are far different. I came to Athens at the 
age of twenty-five, 152 B. C. A Carthagenian by 
birth, I was naturally interested in' both the stoical 
and peripatetic philosophies. I came to Athens in 
order to place myself in a position to improve my 
education upon these matters. Carneades was then 
chief representative, and it was very gratifying to 
me to find in him a teacher that was in harmony 
with me. I studied under Carneades for some time. 
It was about this time that many different factions 
began to come into existence, but for the most part 
the effect was to equalize the two philosophies in 
harmony; though we soon discovered that this was 
a hopeless task, and Carneades, who had given a 
vast amount of thought to the Platonic doctrine, 
called my attention to Natural Laws, upon which it 
was based. For some time we carried on our inves- 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 135 

tigations in a private way, but as far as coming en 
rapport with disembodied intelligences, our progress 
was very slow, and we had almost given up, when 
we decided to bring others into our confidence and 
try to form different conditions ; as we soon learned 
that while some were receptive to the conditions, 
others were not, and as Carneades had noticed that 
his daughter Thesda possessed a very sensitive or- 
ganism, we decided to have her join us in our inves- 
tigations. The results, which came at first, were not 
marked, only an entranced condition was produced, 
but they finally merged into very interesting phe- 
nomena of a psychical nature. Then we decided to 
have Thesda's mother and L. Censorinus, wife and 
daughter, join us in our meetings. Telesda, the 
daughter of L. Censorinus, afterwards my wife, 
developed into a remarkable psychic, being able to 
see and hear intelligences from the spirit world, 
which came and manifested their presence, giving 
evidence of immortal life. We all became enthu- 
siastic upon the subject, for we were convinced 
beyond a doubt, of the genuineness of the phenomna, 
though not being able to understand the con- 
ditions fully at that time. We invited in a friend 
of Carneades, a very intelligent man, Lucillius, who 



136 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

had written much of interest upon the philosophy 
of the day. We should have better prepared our 
friend for the results, as we discovered later, for 
Telesda, who had at this time become my wife, 149 
B. C, was too frail to undergo the severe tests to 
which we subjected her for the sake of demon- 
strating to Lucillius the truth we had found. This 
proved too much of a strain, and we were forced 
to cease our meetings for the time being. At the 
same time it was noised about that we were thus 
engaged, and this caused quite a commotion; there- 
1 fore, we ceased our efforts altogether for -the time, 
as we realized only too well how impossible it was 
for us to overcome the prejudice existing among the 
masses. We sat at intervals, however, with Thesda, 
and in time, when my own Clytina came to be a 
grand instrument in the hands of those individ- 
ualities who have been striving from time immem- 
orial to demonstrate the way of life through her 
mediumship. Lucillius was convinced beyond a 
doubt, and wrote many books tinged with the truth, 
but few understood. I had also written much upon 
the subject, hoping to attract the attention of the 
people to the truth. It was successful in a measure, 
but it seems it was not to be continued, but was only 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 137 

to serve as a stepping stone for others to work upon. 
Well, my friend, I feel that I have about exhausted 
the force, but I wish to thank you for this privilege. 
I shall do my utmost to promulgate the truth. Com- 
mand me. Hasdrubai,. 



November 30, 1897. 
My Dear Friend: 

I am sure that the forces have been used for a 
good purpose this morning, not alone for the mes- 
sage, but for the conditions established. I hope to 
bring you en rapport with many intelligences of a 
high order that will be of interest to you and be 
good for you to meet. I will not intrude upon the 
force further, and remain yours ever faithful, 

Clytina. 



*& TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

[Written on a pad of paper, held by Mr. Hodges 
on his lap, by Clytina, at the meeting of the seven 
was the following : 

Dear Spirit in the Mortal: 

Our purpose in coming to you cannot be misun- 
derstood. All that we have accomplished thus far 
is for the eternal good of humanity. Our aim is to 
build up the dear planet we love in comparison with 
the other planets of the universe which have pro- 
gressed so far into the ideal spiritual conditions. Our 
constant prayer is that this may prevail among our 
dear loved ones. Let us continue to seek the highest 
spiritual enfoldment. It will only add to our immortal 
power in the realms of the great beyond. Let the 
lamp of wisdom burn brightly. Seek in patience, the 
celestial light of life will shine upon you and thou 
mayst enter the portals of life divine. Bless thee, 
my faithful seven. Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 139 

APPROVAL OF THE PORTRAIT BY 
CLYTINA. 

August 14, 1898. 
My Dear Faithful One: 

I am very happy to come to you at this time, to 
express my joy in being able to come so closely en 
rapport, that the dear friends have been able to pro- 
duce a likeness, which to me is very gratifying, and 
the fact that you are pleased with it makes it doubly 
so. In our experience during the past year, we have 
all gained much benefit, a knowledge that is most 
necessary to individual growth. I do not wish to 
appear in a false light, in wearing upon my arm the 
emblem of wisdom, but this is but the earth emblem, 
and not the emblem which shall be given to you in 
time to come, and which you will fully comprehend, 
when given. Time and patience in understanding 
will bring a full knowledge of these laws, the science 
of which we have been receiving through our dear 
friend in wisdom, Alvidas, and when it is possible, 
we desire to form a circle which we shall call the 
circle of progress. This circle may be composed of 
seven congenial persons, who shall be under the 
guidance of our seven. 



14° TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

In regard to the publication of these writings, the 
knowledge contained therein must be given to the 
world. We feel that you will do this, and place the 
science of life in the hands of struggling humanity. 
I realize you cannot do all this, but some will catch 
a glimpse of the truth, and in time you shall be given 
the higher science, but in the philosophy given to you 
by Alvidas, the truths will stand for ages, and will 
ever be new; through which humanity can see the 
light as it shines out in the darkness, and it shall be 
understood, for there is a grand infinite purpose in 
this, greater than we on our side can comprehend. 
In time we shall know more of the beyond, just as 
you here in the mortal, but it must be through the 
same process of progress in which your dear seven 
are passing, through your own personal experiences 
of earth ; and when you fully realize that each mani- 
festation is for a purpose of eradicating some condi- 
tion not in keeping with the higher spirituality, then 
you become stronger in your own powers to lift your- 
selves up above the lower physical plane, to be free, 
unlimited souls, creating a soul consciousness, into 
which all alike must advance to be purified and free. 

I am certainly pleased with the likeness. It ex- 
presses all that can be shown through a material 
process, and conveys to you a very good conception 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. 141 

of my spiritual self, placed in a material form visible 
to you. I feel it is as perfect as we could expect to 
receive. It is pleasant to know that you have these 
portraits. It tends to bring us more closely into your 
own comprehension, when you can see with the 
material eye a counterpart of these intelligences who 
come to your assistance, and forming a chain of com- 
munication which shall extend throughout all con- 
ditions of life, not alone in our own solar system, but 
a universal condition; for perfection is as incom- 
prehensible as the combined systems of the heavens 
merged into one grand whole; but we shall gain 
wisdom and knowledge that will lead us to that. 
Bless you, dear one, I am thankful to convey the love 
and blessings of the hosts of friends on our side with 
whom you have come in contact. My love eternal 
to you. I shall be near to give my influence. Bless 
you, dear one. 

From thy ever faithful and true 

Cl,ytina. 



I4 2 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

CLYTINA'S PORTRAIT. 

A word in regard to this portrait, a fit frontispiece 
of this volume, is not out of order. It is from a life 
size colored pastel, executed by unseen forces, in 
August, 1898, with Mr. Hodges and three other 
persons, to-wit, Mr. C. H. Michell and the well- 
known psychics, the Campbell Brothers, sitting 
around a table, in daylight, in the center of a large 
room, no others present; a dark cambric cloth was 
fastened around the table, extending to the floor, to 
make a shaded space beneath, and a framed canvas 
with colored pastels put on said canvas, and the en- 
tire outfit laid on the floor within the enclosure be- 
neath the table by Mr. Hodges. After sitting forty 
minutes, Mr. Hodges raised the curtain, examined 
the canvas and found it blank as at first; he there- 
upon placed the canvas again under the table, and 
after one hour and five minutes raised the curtain, 
taking the canvas in hand, and found the portrait 
finished completely, as shown, the pastels having 
been mostly used in the work. 

An eminent portrait painter was asked to see the 
portrait and judge it on its artistic merits. After a 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 143 

critical examination he said in substance : "In taste 
and style, in proportion and posture, in beauty of 
form and features, in the thorough ' working in' of 
its blended colors it is simply perfect. While not 
competent to judge of its origin, to its rare merits I 
gladly testify." 



144 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

ILLUSTRATED SLATE— HOW 
PRODUCED. 

The illustrated slate shown was produced in the 
following manner : 

In August, 1897, Mr. Hodges, together with Mr. 
C. H. Michell and Mrs. W. E. Cole, visited for the 
first time, the elder psychic, Campbell, of the noted 
Campbell Brothers, the four seating themselves 
around a small table, at midday. Mr. Hodges took 
an ordinary slate, examined it carefully, found no 
marks upon it, passed his hand over it a few times, 
and then laid it upon the table. A second slate, simi- 
larly examined, and free from any marks upon it, 
was thereupon placed directly on the top of the first, 
Mr. Campbell putting his gold watch chain on the 
top of the second slate. Each of the four persons 
then laid a hand on one of the respective four cor- 
ners of the upper slate, resting in that manner but a 
few minutes; whereupon the watch chain was re- 
moved, the persons took their hands off together 
with the upper slate, and on the lower slate were 
found the writings and illustrations, done in gold 
precisely as shown in the picture, which is a reduc- 
tion in size of about one-half. 



. IN CELESTIAI, WEE.. ;' 1 45 

Subsequent to this, numerous writings corre- 
sponding in every particular, as to chirography, and 
signature of Clytina, were received by Mr. Hodges 
at the meetings of The Seven, written on pads of 
paper taken from his office, placed upon his knees, 
and held by both of his hands ; the slate writings hav- 
ing been received in the State of New York, and 
those upon the pads at Detroit, each through differ- 
ent psychics in no way related. 



X46 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



THE "MYSTIC SEVEN." 

The following is a list of the names of the parties 
composing the "Mystic Seven' ' mentioned in the 
foregoing pages, to-wit : 

Mrs. Lydia J. Manning. 
Mrs. Mae Cole. 

Mr. C. H. Michell (Merchant). 
Mr. D. G. Revell (Passenger Conductor, Wabash 
Railway). 

Mr. W. E. Cole (Psychic). 

Mr. James Beaton (Barber). 

Mr. H. C. Hodges (Capitalist and Manufacturer). 

At a meeting of the Seven held on Thursday even- 
ing, April 4th, 1 90 1, at the usual place, two chairs 
being vacant, those of Mrs. Manning and Mr. C. H. 
Michell, the following manifestation occurred, to- 
wit: A Blickensderfer typewriting machine, with 
a sheet of paper on the platen roller, was placed on 
a stool in the center of the room and surrounded by 
the five persons present in form of a circle, the two 
vacant chairs in said circle being in their accustomed 
places, and the gaslight was extinguished, leaving 
the room in entire darkness. After remaining silent 



MY DEAR FRIENDS!. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DEAR COLONA,AND OTHER KIND 
FRIENDS I WILL TRY TO SEND YOU A TOKEN OF MY PRESENCE HERE. I AM SURE YOU 
ALL WISH TO LEARN"HOW I AM CETTINC ALONC.AND HOW I AM FARING IN THIS OTHER 
WORLD. I ALWAYS FELT MY I NSI CNIFI CANCE WHEN IN THE MORTAL, dUT I HAVE BEEN 
BROUGHT FACE TO FACE WITH SUCH STUPENDOUS CONDI TI ONS, THAT I REALISE MORE 
THAN EVER WHAT A SMALL ATOM I REALLY AM, THOUGH I CAN SEE MORE CLEARLY HOW 
hECCESSARY EACH ONE IS TO THE PERFECTING OF ALL THE HUMAN RACE. WHEN I WAS 
NITH YOU IN THE MORTAL I ALWAYS HAD AN IDEA THAT WHEN I CAME TO THE SPIRIT 
SIDE I COULD GIVE A .DISCRI PTION OF MY CONDITIONS AND LIFE HERE, BUT FRIENDS 
I FEEL SO INCOMPETENT TO DO SO NOW THAT I HAVE MADE THE CHANCE AND HAD THE 
EXPERIENCE.! FEEL SO FREEAND IT REALLY SEEMS AS THOUCH I HAD BEEN IMPRISON 
-ED. ALL MY MORTAL EXISTENCE SEEMS BUT A FLEETING SHADOW TO WHAT I SEE BEFOR 
-£ ME NOW. THE CONDITION IS I NDISCRABLE.WHEN I ATTEMPT TO USE WORDS OF 
PHYSICAL EXPRESSION, THEY FALL SO FAR SHORT OF WHAT I WISH TO SAY THAT I 
SHALL HAVE TO COIN NEW WORDS IN ORDER TO MAKE MYSELF CLEAR. OUR HI CHEST 
CONCEPTION OF HEAVEN,OOES NOT DESCRIBE ALL THAT I HAVE EXPERI ENCED. I HAVE 
MET SO MANY OF THOSE GRAND I NTELLI CENCESTHAT WE BECAME ACQUAINTED WITH IN 
THIS PUCE, ALSO MY OWN DEAR ONES. MRS. COLE .WHAT WE WERE TALKING OF THE NEXT 
TO THE LAST TIME I WAS HERE HAS BEEN REALIZED. DEAR FRIENDS IMUST CLOSE FOR 
THIS TIME, WITH EEST WISHES AND COOD THOUGHTS TO ALL. LYDIA J. MANNING. 



FAREWELL OLD FRIEND MY COALER AND SLAVE, I LEAVE YOU TO REST ALONE IN THE 

GRAVE. 

THE EARTH TIZS THAT BOUND US TOGETHER IN DAYS THAT ARE PAST, I AM HAPPY TO 

FIND ARE SEVERED AT LAST. 

WITH OUR CIRCLE OF SEVEN WELL ALWAYS bE FOUND, SO LONG ASTHE EARTH IN ITS 

ORBIT MOVES ROUND. 

AND WHEN THE SPIRIT WORLD RECEIVES A NE-J BI RTH .THEMORTAL BODY ALONE FINDS 

ITS HOME IN THE EARTH. SAPPHO. 



It may be said that the typewritten message herein shown was written in the 
dark. This is admitted; but in the interest of truth, there were no persons present in 
the mortal competent to have performed the work under the conditions. 



H. C. HODGES. 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. X47 

for some time, and while the psychic was entranced 
and playing the autoharp, the typewriter machine 
began automatic, independent action, and with 
rapidity wrote the following letter, purporting to 
come from Mrs. Manning, who had been one of the 
Seven, and who had passed into higher life since 
these manuscripts were handed to the printer for pub- 
lication; which letter, in reduced form, is shown on 
the following page. 

Mrs. Manning, at the time of her demise, was a 
lady in the neighborhood of sixty years of age, a 
mother, reared in the Methodist Episcopal Church, 
of the highest respectability; a cultured, intelligent 
lady of refined feelings, heart full of Christian 
charity and love to all her fellow creatures. 



148 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



tss. 



STATE OF MICHIGAN, 
1 County of Wayne. 

'Mr. H. C. Hodges, Mrs. Mae Cole, Mr. D. G. 
Revell, Mr. James Beaton, each being severally 
sworn, deposes and says : that the facts embodied in 
the foregoing statement as to the production of the 
foregoing letter, purporting to come from Mrs. 
L,ydia J. Manning, on the evening of the fourth of 
April, 1901, are true in every particular. 

H. C. Hodges. 

D. G. Revell. 

Mrs. Mae Cole. 

James Beaton. 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day 
of April, 1 901. 

Alexander B. Wetmore, 
Notary Public in and for Wayne County. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE,.; x 49 



STATE OF MICHIGAN, ) 

r ss. 
County of Wayne. ) 

William E. Cole, being duly sworn, says that re- 
ferring to. the foregoing statement of facts, he placed 
the said sheet of paper upon the platen roller of said 
type-writing machine, before the persons mentioned 
took their seats as stated; that said sheet of paper 
was blank and free from any writing thereupon ; that 
■directly after the light was extinguished he. lost con- 
sciousness; that upon restoration of the same and 
the gas being re-lighted, he found the type-written 
message exactly as above reproduced. 

Wiujam E. Col,e. 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day 
of April, 1901. 

Alexander B. Wetmore, 
Notary Public in and for Wayne County. 



15° TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



MR. HODGES' GREAT QUESTION. 

After the receipt of the last of the foregoing mes- 
sages from Clytina and others, and at the next meet- 
ing, held on December 4, 1897, Mr. Hodges pre- 
sented the following written interrogatory, which 
embodies in its stupendous scope the great question 
of the ages, folded it and placed it within the slate 
lids of the box, described as the transmitter in the 
Preface to this volume, Mr. Cole, the psychic, hav- 
ing no knowledge of the contents of the communica- 
tion: 

"Some are born to honor, and others to dis- 
honor; some to wealth and others to want; 
some in the midst of crime, ignorance and sor- 
row, others environed in happy conditions: 
When and where is the Law of Compensation 
applied to equalize these conditions, or why 
should these things be?" 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 15* 

Whereupon, in reply thereto, came, through the 
same instrumentality, a series of messages from 
Alvidas, who passed to higher life in his nineteenth 
year, a fellow student of Plato, also from Clytina, 
received semi- and tri-weekly, extended from De- 
cember 4, 1897, up to the publication of this volume. 
They embody profound scientific and philosophical 
knowledge, treating on subjects of the most vital in- 
terest hitherto unknown, and are entitled 



"SCIENCE AND KEY OF LIFE; MANIFES- 
TATIONS OF DIVINE LAW." 

With the view of giving the reader a limited con- 
ception of the vast scope of the work, several of the 
five hundred or more communications from Alvidas 
and Clytina, as received through Psychic Tele- 
graphy, of widely divergent dates, together with a 
following brief summary of the subjects therein 
treated, are herewith presented in answer to the 
above question. 

Editor. 



152 



TWO THOUSAND YEARS 




KNOW THYSELF. 

Planetary Influences: Electric and Magnetic. 

December 4, 1897. 
My Friend in Truth : 

There is much that seems strange and unnatural 
to one of your experience. The investigation of an 
intelligent mind must needs take note of the unequal 
conditions existing in the present age, materially 
speaking, but, at the same time, it has ever been so 
since man's soul was clothed in the spiritual body 
of the great infinite, universal force of life; aye, 



; IN,CEI,E§TIAI, LIFE. . 153 

since man of earth began to think, for as thoughts 
are things in themselves, so do these conditions come 
to those who prepare the future conditions of pos- 
terity. This was not intended by a personal God,, 
as writers in the past have tried to show. No, it is 
but the outcome of undeveloped conditions. 

Then we must remember that each individual 
is under the influence of other planets, as each wave 
of magnetic force from the different planets in action 
comes en rapport with different parts of the earth. 
Those who may come directly under that influence 
will certainly partake of it in force at the time of 
birth ; not alone at the time of birth ; but at the time 
of jx>n£eption. In ages past we had developed to a 
remarkable degree of intelligence concerning the 
influences of other planets, as well as our own. It 
is generally understood that the influences of planets 
are taken from the time of birth. This is very well 
from a material standpoint, but in order to equalize 
the spiritual and material, there must be a stronger 
influence exerted at the time of conception than at 
birth. Therefore in order to be accurate, the time 
of conception should be taken into consideration in 
order to equalize the nature of the individual and 
conditions in harmony. ■: 



154 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

You may gather from this that it may then only 
be a matter of fortune or luck, but no, far from it, 
for we must remember that conception can take place 
only at certain times, when the planetary conditions 
have reached that condition where it is in a perfect 
equalization with the conditions of the man and 
woman; so it is not a matter of chance, but resolves 
itself into a great universal law under which we all 
are existing. How necessary, then, that perfect 
harmony should exist between the parents of the 
child born. How may we expect anything else than 
dire confusion to come from other than harmonious 
'conditions; wealth and poverty, ignorance and 
knowledge and happiness, all these conditions find 
their equality in the conditions back of them, for in 
no single case will you find an exception to this great 
universal law, which understood by the people, 
would furnish the guide to happiness. 

It is also true that as the majority of planets in 
this universe advance spiritually, the effect will be 
shown plainly in bringing unfoldment to mankind. 
I have not the time nor space to treat this subject 
as it should be, for it is the all important subject of 
life, for to know oneself is the first principle of suc- 
cess in life. There is much I could say upon this 
subject that has been lost to mankind upon this 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 155 

planet, thereby causing many mistakes to be made. 
Not enough attention is given to the esoteric. It 
has been more for material conditions than for the 
purpose of gaining wisdom and knowledge of wis- 
dom in the spirit. 

This is my first attempt to manifest to those in 
the mortal, and feeling attracted here by the con- 
ditions, I have expressed myself as best I could 
under them. I trust I may have the privilege again, 
and remain yours for the cause of progress in the 
unfoldment of the soul divine. 

AlvVIDAS. 



My Dear Friend: 

I have good cause to feel happy to-day. It seems 
as though each meeting brings out more joy than all 
the rest. I assure you that our kind friend who has 
used the force at this time is one worthy of thy most 
serious attention, a learned scholar in 400 B. C. with 
whom Plato was closely connected as a student. I 
am sure your questions have been taken up, and an- 
swered in the only true way. Much of this knowl- 
edge has been lost, as a great many truths at Alex- 
andria. We hope to impart to you all the truth we 



156 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

can. I find I must close as the force is too exhausted 
to proceed further. Bless you all and my faithful 
one. I am neater to you each day. You do feel my 
presence ; you are not mistaken. Ever thine, 

ClyYTlNA. 



IN CEIXSTIAI, UFE. ; 157 

THE PRECESSION OF THE EQUINOXES. 
The Divine Years and Ages. 

Dec. 25, 1897. 
. Kind Greetings: Once again am I permitted to 
come and give you the benefit of my experience. 

We find, by careful investigation, that the preces- 
sion of the equinoxes through the Zodiac requires a 
period of twenty-five thousand, nine hundred and 
twenty years, and the mean motion for a number of 
years is fifty seconds per year. This observation was 
based upon the fundamental epoch of the conjunc- 
tion of the Sun and Moon, which took place in the 
epoch of Tirvalora, three thousand, one, hundred and 
two years before the Christian era. There is also 
great variance among astronomers, as to the position 
of the poles of the earth, and in order to judge cor- 
rectly we must be familiar with the spiral motions of 
t,he magnetic poles, their rate of motion, time of 
revolution round the earth from east to west, and 
their revolution from pole /to pole, which would in 
itself cause a slight variation in its angle. 

We find that the Earth, then, in passing through 
the Zodiac, keeps its pole inclined from the plane of 
its orbit twenty-three and one-half degrees, not vary- 
ing over one degree and. twenty minutes from this 



I5 8 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

i 

angle. Then we find that all the great numbers, 
which have been an enigma to many investigators, 
apply to this very important phenomena; thus, fifty 
seconds in one hundred years equals one minute in 
one hundred and twenty years, and one degree in 
seven thousand, two hundred years ; therefore calcu- 
lating the motion of the pole from the period of its 
being perpendicular to the orbit, over ninety degrees, 
when it would be in the plane of its orbit, we shall 
have four distinct periods of time, bearing the rela- 
tion of four, three, two and one, which will be found 
to have each a very remarkable astronomical charac- 
ter. In the latitude of twenty-seven degrees north, 
which was near Benares, India, to the meridan of 
which are applied four different sets of astronomical 
tables of ancient philosophers. 

A divine year consists, according to ancient as- 
tronomers, of three hundred and sixty common 
years. Then we see that in the above motion, seven 
hundred and twenty divine years equal thirty-six 
degrees, equal the fourth or Golden Age; five hun- 
dred and forty divine years equal twenty-seven de- 
grees, or the third, the Silver Age; three hundred 
and sixty divine years equal eighteen degrees, or the 
second, the Copper Age; one hundred and eighty 
divine years equal nine degrees, or the first, the 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 159 

Earthen Age. Thus, during the passage of the pole 
from one extreme to another, occurred the four cele- 
brated ages of antiquity, from which the Greeks 
adopted their ages of gold, silver, brass and iron. 
These periods will be found to differ by one hundred 
and eighty divine years, and each portion of the 
angle moved over will be found to consist of the 
number nine, multiplied alternately into four, three, 
two and one. At the same time, we find that at 
Benares, where the greater portion of astronomical 
observations were made, during seven hundred and 
twenty divine years the tropics passed from the 
equator to thirty-six degrees north latitude, during 
which time the meridian altitude of the Sun on the 
shortest day was never less than twenty-seven de- 
grees, the latitude of this place being naught. Per- 
petual summer continued through all this period, 
known as the Golden Age. 

During the next period of five hundred and forty 
divine years the tropic passed over twenty-seven de- 
grees of north latitude and the Sun was always visi- 
ble at the horizon on the shortest day. This was the 
Silver Age. 

Next, during three hundred and sixty divine years, 
the tropic passed over eighteen degrees, and the Sun 
on the shortest day was eighteen degrees below the 



160 TWO THOUSAND YfiAks 

horizon, or within the angle of twilight, so there was 
no absolute darkness. This was the Copper Age. 

Next we see for one hundred and eighty divine 
years, the tropic passed over nine degrees nearest 
the pole. At the same time, at Benares, the Sun was 
twenty-seven degrees below the horizon in the win- 
ter, and never rose for several weeks. All was dark 
and frozen. This was the Earthen Age. 

I wish to establish these movements and motions 
beyond question. Then I will take up the planets 
and their effects. I thank you indeed for this oppor^ 
tunity. Yours for truth divine, 

Alvidas. 

I realize it is in order to wish you a merry Christ- 
mas and happy New Year, though I do not feel in- 
spired by that alone, for our work grows interesting 
and I know we have found a way to interest human- 
ity. The most intelligent must see the truth. May 
the highest infinite force of love bless you and my 
seven. The light is coming. We shall all be under 
its bright rays. CiyYTiNA. 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. l6l 

EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW. 

Watchword of All Civilized Countries. 

February 26, 1898. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

We have met here with you this day to learn some 
truths if possible, to lighten mankind on his way. 
I have been requested to say a few words relative 
to ( the conditions now prevailing- here upon earth. 
The confusing conditions will be eradicated only 
when statesmen learn that there are higher powers 
than political intrigues, motives and interests ; when 
they learn the might that exists in truth ; when they 
learn that the great moral and philosophical ideas 
which have seized on men's souls are the most 
efficient, durable forces which are acting in the world ; 
when they learn that the past and present are not the 
future, but that the changes already existing in the 
minds of men are only forerunners, the signs of 
mightier revolutions. Politicians absorbed in near 
objects are prophets only on a small scale, and 
though they may foretell the outcome of the coming 
election, but the breaking of a deep moral conviction 
in the mass of men is a mystery which they have 
little skill to interpret. The future of this country 



l62 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

is to take its shape not from the struggles of parties 
or leaders for power or station, but from the great 
principles which are silently unfolding themselves 
in the minds of mankind. A far higher and more 
rational conception of freedom than entered the 
minds of those in past ages is spreading itself and 
is changing the face of society. Equality before the 
law has become the watchword of all civilized 
countries. The worth of a human being is better 
understood. His worth as an individual on his own 
account, and not as a useful tool for others' progress, 
is found to attach a sacredness and dignity to every 
" man because each man is immortal. Such is the cur- 
rent of thought. Principles of a higher order are 
beginning to operate, and the dawn of these ever- 
lasting lights is a sure omen of a brighter day. Poli- 
ticians seizing on the narrow and selfish principles 
expect them to last forever. They live in hopes of 
their machinery to determine the movements of the 
world, but if history teaches any lesson, it is the im- 
potence of statesmen. Happily this impotence is 
spreading with the spread of light and moral force 
among the people. In the great conflict between the 
oriental and western world which was decided at 
Thermopylae and Marathon; in the great conflict 
between polytheism and Theism'; in the American 



IN CELESTIAL LIEE. 1 63 

Revolution ; in these grandest epochs of history what 
was it that won the victory ? Not political manage- 
ment nor self-interest, but the principles of freedom, 
moral power and enthusiasm, the divine aspirations 
of the human soul. Great thoughts and great emo- 
tions have a place in human history which no his- 
torian has even given to them, and the future will be 
more determined by these than by the past. We find 
in the planetary influences, as taught by astrology, 
the great fundamental principles underlying these 
periods of progress. It is a law of that unseen but 
most certain dominion which even here among the 
blinding shadows which conceal his immediate work- 
ings the great infinitive force of all life is administer- 
ing that they who being set anywhere to do his will, 
neglect to do it, are replaced by other and more faith- 
ful instruments. How its operation is in every case 
to be reconciled with the reality of man's free agency 
and separate probation we may be unable to perceive ; 
how amidst the conflicting waves of men's evil wills 
and rebellious impulses and the mighty tempests of 
this troubled world, He does yet so rule that all 
these separate wills, each singly and independent, do 
all work out together the wise purpose of his eternal 
counsels. We may be unable to conceive that it 



164 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

should be so essential to the reality of his Govern- 
ment. That there is nothing repugnant to human 
nature in the basis of astrology is proved by the num- 
ber of great minds which have been led by it when 
properly prepared by education; and the arguments 
now held conclusive against astrology get their 
strength in the minds of the people from no other 
circumstance than that which formerly was the proof 
of considerations which were held equally decisive 
in favor of it, viz., the bias of education. I find I 
must close for this time. Yours for progress and 
truth, Alvidas. 



My Dear Faithful One: 

I am very happy to realize these truths that have 
this day been given our friend Alvidas will find good 
soil to germinate and produce results in accordance 
with the conditions of life in its march of progress. 
Bless our loved Seven, and my thoughts shall be 
directed for the happiness and glory of all. Ever 
thine eternal, Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 1 65 

Order, Justice and Harmony Govern this Physical 

Globe. 

August 8, 1898. 

I have endeavored to make the succeeding one 
more intelligent and instructive, and during this short 
experience we see the necessity of accuracy, and know 
that to fully assimilate the science would be the work 
of many different expressions of life in the material ; 
for no one life can possibly master all that is con- 
tained in this infinite science. Each day our mind 
expands under the broadening influence of its sub- 
lime wisdom. Many difficulties have crossed cur 
path, and there are still more to come, the greatest 
obstacle being the difficulty in surmounting the con- 
ventionality and intellectuality of clever minds still 
bound to the senses and their own personal bias. I 
realize the responsibility incurred on your part in 
undertaking to place this science before the world, 
dealing with its causes and effects. We must en- 
deavor to educate the lower mind of those whom we 
may come in contact with to a higher plane of 
thought, and by holding fast to reason we shall make 
the ideal which is the real practical. In fact, we do 
not hesitate to give out these truths, for we know 



l66 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

that the time is right for it, and therefore we shall 
be able to continue with confidence to disseminate 
the inner truths of this science in a new light to the 
world, even to the students of astrology. We see 
behind the planetary symbology there lies an infinite 
fund of knowledge, the search for which can only 
lead to wisdom. We see that in this science is found 
the interpretation of the law which governs this phy- 
sical globe and this law is order, justice and har- 
mony. No other system explains so logically the 
inequalities of the human race in discerning the 
cause from the effect, and now we begin to realize 
the vast amount of knowledge to be acquired in our 
efforts to free ourselves from the bonds which bind 
us down to the physical and become unlimited in our 
soul power. In order to give the force to our friend 
Clytina, I will close for this time. I shall meet you 
again soon. Yours for wisdom divine, 

Alvidas. 



To My Dear Faithful One: 

I am most thankful to be here and to witness the 
successful efforts of our friend. It is indeed grati- 
fying to know that this chain of communication has 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 1 67 

become thoroughly established for all time, through 
which we shall assist in bringing about the perfection 
of all humanity, for you know my feelings to do 
good and aid the poor souls in darkness. We have 
been with you in thought since our last communi- 
cations. We shall accept the first opportunity to 
manifest our presence among those of our dear be- 
loved Seven who may gather here at this place. We 
are pleased to be in these environments again. My 
dear loved parents and friends join in loving remem- 
brance. Thine ever faithful, Clytina. 



168 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 



ASTROLOGY: 



The Origin of Every Art and Science Known to Afan, 
or Ever Will Be. 

January 12, 1899. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

I am with you again in spirit, and will endeavor 
to give you some ideas upon astral forces and their 
relation to planetary rays. 

Astrology, that is, the eternal and creative forces 
operating as zodiacal and planetary influences, is 
the origin of every art and science known to men 
or that ever will be known. The electric and mag- 
netic vibrations in the atmosphere, the continuous 
and gradual change from day to night, the ebb and 
flow of the tides, the seasons of the year and alter- 
ations of temperature, times of famine and plenty, 
epidemics and sickness and crime, the births and 
deaths of the physical of all organized beings, the 
vibrations of color and sound, the different stages of 
life and destiny in members of the same family, im- 
portant changes and discoveries in the progressive 
sciences, all are due directly or indirectly to the never 
ending and varying etherial vibratory forces or 



IN CEI,ESTIAI, UFE. 1^9 

astro-magnetism, which pervade the universe, oper- 
ating according to its prevailing density and quality 
upon every atomic part of the earth and all that exists 
upon it. The fact is there are seven primary orbs in 
this our solar system, viz. : the Sun, Moon, Mercury, 
Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn. These assume 
various scales of inter-action, according to the plane 
of manifestation on which their operations fall, as for 
instance in the seven ages of man, in the seven 
primary colors of the prism naturally illustrated by 
the rainbow, in the seven primary sounds of the 
musical scale, in the seven characters of wisdom, and 
so on. This number of seven is one of great and 
mystic influence on human life, and when we stop 
to consider the ponderous natural forces at work 
about us from which the activity of this number upon 
mundane effects is derived, it is little to be wondered 
at ; and we have learned heretofore, the seventh day 
in acute disease is considered one of the most critical 
to the fate of the patient, and after birth the seventh 
hour decides whether the child will live. In seven 
days the cord falls off, in twice seven days the eyes 
follow a light, in thrice seven days the child turns 
the head; seven months give teeth; twice seven 
months it sits firmly; thrice seven months it begins 



17° TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

to talk; and four times seven months it begins to 
walk strongly. After seven years the child comes 
to the age of reason, and teeth of second set appear ; 
after twice seven, the arrival of generative power; 
thrice seven, the hair of manhood is completed ; four 
times seven, growth ceases ; at thirty-five is the great- 
est strength; at forty-nine the greatest discretion, 
and seventy the natural length of life. 

The peculiar influence of this number has from the 
earliest ages been attributed to the influx of the seven 
primary orbs of the solar system in their electro- 
magnetic actions upon the earth and all that breathes 
upon its surface. The seven days of the week are 
derived from the same source, and the successful 
physician selects his remedies according to astral 
sympathies with the necessities of his patient. The 
successful surgeon selects such moments for perform- 
ing operations which are in astral sympathy with the 
life forces of his patients and the nature of the oper- 
ation. The successful agriculturist selects such time 
for preparing the soil or sowing the seed which are 
in astral sympathy with the conditions suitable. So 
with the successful navigator ; wherever we may turn 
in the region of science and art, whether of an exact 
or progressive nature, we find a reference in the 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 17 1 

origin of required force and action to the great 
celestial machinery. The painter and musician are 
in constant touch with the astral vibrations on which 
their arts depend for existence. 

Heat, light, color and sound are intimately related, 
all depending upon vibratory forces for their mani- 
festations. The vibrations of light, when resolved 
into colors by the assistance of a prism, as for in- 
stance in the rainbow, produce seven primary sen- 
sations known as prismatic colors, that is red, 
orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. It 
is the vibration of intensity or rapidity in the 
vibrations which makes the difference in our sensa- 
tion of color. Yours in truth for all, 

Alvtdas. 

My Dear Faithful One; : 

The science of Astrology is divided into seven 
branches, Esoteric, Natal, Medical, Horary, National 
or Mundane, Astrometeorological, and the Higher 
Spiritual, that has not to do with the material expres- 
sions. It was in its zenith about 200,000 years ago, 
no doubt longer. It was first taught by Manu, who 
had charge of the fourth root race. Bless our dear 
Seven. Eternal love to all humanity. 

ClyTina. 



172 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

"Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven, and all 
these things shall be added unto you." 

Purification, the first essential to true knowledge. 

June 15, 1899. 
My Dear Friend in Truth : 

We find all real knowledge is based on experience. 
Man seeks truth, and desires to experience truth for 
himself to grasp, to realize and feel it within himself, 
not others' opinions but realization. Many great 
teachers have sought to instruct the world to help 
forward the evolution of humanity, and have voiced 
for the world that which they themselves had experi- 
enced in their minor consciousness and therefore had 
realized. Those in the mortal who to-day are seek- 
ing to probe the intricate problems of life must have 
the faculty of faith developed in a measure at least 
to accept the statements made by others, or must get 
first hand experience for themselves. 

Now every science has its own methods of investi- 
gation, whether it be chemistry, geology, astronomy 
or astrology, and if one desires to become an astrolo- 
ger he must follow certain rules and methods : First, 
the planetary and the principles with which the plan- 
ets correspond and their bearing upon the individual 



IN CEI«ESTIAI, LIFE. 173 

must be carefully studied. Men of pure hearts and 
lives have sought to give out knowledge with the one 
desire to aid humanity. All our great teachers have 
declared there is one universal, underlying all forms 
of science, creeds, doctrines and dogmas. 

The sceptic cries out for proof, and when you call 
his attention to the science of self knowledge to which 
the life must be consecrated if he would have that 
first hand consciousness born of experience, he mocks 
and ridicules. This is only because men of culture, 
education and intellect are busily engaged in notic- 
ing facts from without by the objective brain through 
the senses, a task comparatively easy, because the in- 
struments needed for such work are ready at hand. 

The telescope enables mankind to observe facts in 
nature, obscure to the unaided physical sight, but in 
the subjective or internal world we have but one in- 
strument and that is the mind itself. The power of 
mind when properly guided and directed will analyse 
mind and see that which is back of it, but thought 
must be strong, steady and determined ere it can be 
accomplished, and most of us to-day scatter our 
thoughts rather than concentrate or focus them. If 
one wishes to see with the telescope, he must focus it, 
and if one wishes to see with the mind, the same 



174 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

method must be used, but as we look about us intelli- 
gently upon the majority, we find they seek to escape 
from the mind rather than to use it, or escape from 
thought rather than to think. 

In the public schools of this day. education, so- 
called, is gained at the cost of concentration, and it 
seems that in this age this quality of concentration is 
lacking. From the youth upwards the training has 
been chiefly in externals, so that the faculty for ob- 
serving the subjective or internal side of things is 
almost atrophied. 

Christ taught, "Seek ye first the Kingdom of 
Heaven, and all these things shall be added unto 
you," meaning from this that within ourselves, if we 
did only seek, forces and powers would open up and 
the key of knowledge discovered. There is a science 
taught by all masters and teachers, but their pupils 
are few. In this science is the key of all sciences, 
but it demands more than intellect or intellectual con- 
ception. It is in truth the harmonizing power or 
the Yoga, the science of the soul ; that soul so mighty 
that the soul is but its instrument, its telescope of 
observation on this plane. 

Each must use his own telescope, for though he 
may gain method and direction and aid, still each 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 175 

man is and must be unto himself the way, the truth, 
the life. The first step is and must be purification. 
The lens of the telescope must be clear to reflect 
truly. Yours in truth, 

AlvVIDAS. 



My Dear Faithful One:: 

Science proceeds on the belief that our intellects 
will never be put to permanent confusion as they 
would be if they were in the presence of a fact which 
is inexplicable in itself and not simply so in relation 
to our limited knowledge. Rely on this, the doctrine 
of special creation has been banished from the world 
and a flood of light has been thrown on the methods 
of the divine artificer. Bless our dear seven, 

Eternal, 

ClyTina. 



I- 



176 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

The Pilgrim* s Progress: How help is obtained at 
the dark stage. 

June 17, 1899. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

I consider this one of the most blessed privileges 
I can enjoy, and I trust that I can so manifest as to 
make the most of it in every way. 

We learn from our last communication that the 
mind must be clean and purified in order to reflect 
truly, that is, the mind must first withdraw itself 
. from the senses and thus become less sensitive to 
contact from the external side of life. As long as 
the tumult of the senses and desire nature throw the 
mind into tumultuous waves, the mind, thus dis- 
turbed and scattered, cannot reflect its divine nature 
and cannot distinguish between its desire nature 
and the divinity of its soul consciousness. 

Suppose that to some extent this withdrawal from 
the external outgoing energies has been practiced by 
the mind. The mind has learned to discriminate 
between its pleasures and the delights of the animal 
nature ; yet at this point the greatest battle has often 
been fought, for this mind having risen into its king- 
dom has forced quiescence to the animal nature. It 



IN CELESTIAL UFE. 177 

now seeks to use that energy for its own personal 
gratification, that is, the desires though of the intel- 
lect and so necessarily higher, are still selfish. The 
mind, though it has abstracted its force from the pas- 
sions and gained knowledge, is still selfish, desiring 
for itself fame, glory, ambition and power. 

These are the objects now of attraction in its men- 
tal world, holding out their thin, attractive power to 
delay and hinder the soul. The mind desires not to 
blend with the soul but seeks to dominate it: The 
servant or instrument seeks to become master, all 
forgetful of its divine self that sent it forth to gather 
experience for its own individual benefit; and this 
mind now grown so mighty feels its strength and its 
power, temptations so subtle that they mask them- 
selves as virtues, and seek to delude the soul on this 
plane of the mind, and the curse of separateness is 
stronger than upon any other. Mine and thine, my 
fame, me and mine, not thee and thine; and this is 
the poin t of da nger for all, the great turning point 
which reaches each individually. 

Love and devotion alone can help at this dark 
stage of the Pilgrim's Progress, and if the chains of 
another soul and its influence can, by the raising 
power of devotion, soften the hard and cold nature, 
then there will arise an intense desire for something 



I7 8 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

that it dimly feels yet does not understand, adoring 
and worshiping something it senses as far beyond 
the intellect as that intellect is beyond the animal. 
Then these mental things begin to lose their attrac- 
tive power, and there comes realization that these 
pleasures of the mind are no more satisfying than 
the pleasures of the senses. 

It now reaches out for something permanent ; be- 
coming real, it seeks reality. That one moment of 
desire and aspiration causes a quickening of the life 
not now of sense or mind, but soul, and this germin- 
ating seed grows till the soul could no more return to 
sense and lower mental desires than a man can re- 
turn to his childhood's toys. All is dark about him. 
He metaphorically sits down and cries out, "All my 
gods are taken from me and now what is left ?" 

And then amidst the strife, the voice of the soul 
speaks to him through the silence not in words but 
in consciousness, softly, tenderly, "My son ; awaken 
to the higher life; give me allegiance; listen for my 
commands; meditate, and in silence, thou shalt hear 
me speak." Then he realizes that mighty as knowl- 
edge has been, the wisdom of the soul has passed him 
by, and he begins to inspect himself in this new 
light, for he realizes now the glory of moral and 
spiritual things. He has found the way, and he 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 179 

knows the truth will be revealed, and the life. Verily 
he lived, seeking to rid himself of self, that more of 
the divine may be realized, for the pleasures of mind 
or sense are not compared to the bliss of soul con- 
sciousness. This is joy, peace and life. Thine in 
truth, Alvtdas. 



My Dear Faithful One: 

We know that as we grow wiser and better the 
race is improved, for the growth of each unit is vir- 
tually a gain for the race. Notice that the desire for 
fame and self has been transmuted into love for hu- 
manity and service to others. The harmonizing 
power is at work and we each one become a pupil in 
the science of the soul, a probationer in the school of 
love. Bless our dear seven. Eternal, 

Clytina. 



l8o TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

Astrology in the days of Greece and Rome: How 
it came into disrepute, by abuse. 

November 14, 1899. 
My Dear Faithful Friend: 

In these meetings here it is my purpose to bring 
this science within the reach and understanding of 
all persons endowed with an active inquiring mind, 
owing to the magnitude of the subject and the great 
amount of time and labor required from a material 
standpoint, and to reduce a metaphysical science into 
terms of natural philosophy. 

It is my desire, however, to reach the multitude of 
earnest and thinking searchers after truth whose 
numbers are steadily increasing, and especially 
among those who wish to have some practical 
demonstration of the fact that a wise ruler is behind 
all manifestation of life, guiding and influencing 
humanity toward perfection, the so-called millenium, 
in which perfection is the goal. 

In fact, the day is past for writing a defence of 
this science, as no amount of argument will convince 
the sceptic who is either too perverse or too indolent 
to investigate a science which explains a law that 
governs all things in the universe. The best test 
may be applied to all subjects where first hand 
knowledge is required is experience and reason. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. l8l 

Thought and experience are the basis upon which 
this science is based ; the ripened fruit of many years' 
toil and practice are offered to those who are suf- 
ficiently thirsty for the knowledge that this science 
brings to mankind. An investigation by the student 
into ancient history will demonstrate that astrology 
is the most ancient of all sciences, and its history can 
be traced so far- into the past that it may seem a 
hopeless task to actually discover by mortal means 
where this science had its origin. 

In truth it is as old as man, — as old as the universe 
itself, for it began with it. From Babylonia and the 
Chaldeans we find a belief in astrology spreading 
throughout the whole world. Once the religion of 
a great and mighty race, it taught its people wisely, 
lifting their aspirations by faith and knowledge as 
well as reverence through the media of the planetary 
spirits to the supreme one and universal spirit, the 
logos of the solar system. 

Since the days of the happy Chaldeans who were 
wise by the expansion of their consciousness, could 
reach the shining ones, the star of astrology seems 
to have waned and for the multitude to have entirely 
disappeared and its re-discovery, so to speak, is due 
to the spiritual activity that is again reviving the 
wisdom taught the wise teachers of a past age, and 



l82 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

that mystic planet Urania is beginning to manifest 
its effect upon the children of earth. We desire to 
see this bright star of astrology continue to rise and 
shine in all the splendor of its beneficent glory. 
Berosus, the Chaldean priest, to whom a statue with 
a gilt tongue was erected at Athens, and who trans- 
lated the illumination of Bel, an early Babylonian 
work, introduced astrology into Greece. 

The Greeks held the old traditions for a time, but 
it gradually became more an art than a science with 
the majority, and had so far waned that little of 
astrology can be found there, and it was left for the 
Romans to finally destroy the little life that was left 
in it as an esoteric study, though in spite of govern- 
mental opposition it flourished in early days of the 
Roman Empire, but in a very corrupted form. Ever 
in divine truth, Alvidas. 



My Dear Beloved Friend: 

We find that in the days of the Roman Empire, 
through the pandering of the exponents of astrology 
to political exigencies, the science became corrupted 
and nothing more than a form of judicial astrology 
remained, finally becoming only a form of divina- 
tion. Bless our dear loved seven. Eternal, my 
prayers for all, Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 183 

Liver — Intestines — Kidneys. 

July 3, 1900. 
My Dear Faithful Friend: 

I, too, rejoice that we may come in touch with the 
divine truth which is now casting its sublime influ- 
ence with a greater degree of intensity than ever be- 
fore since the golden age when humanity was living 
daily in its blessed and holy wisdom, but we are as 
much in the sight of the infinite, and must arise 
naturally to our proper position, though the way 
may seem difficult to follow and obstacles bar our 
progress, still once we have taken one draught from 
the fountain of truth we long to be immersed in its 
beautiful shining waters. 

I desire to continue our subject of the last meet- 
ing, as we must pass on through this subject into 
other important considerations. We referred to the 
organ known as the liver, and as we find that the 
mass of the blood becomes loaded with the impuri- 
ties of the body, it becomes necessary that these 
should be removed. Here nature steps in and pro- 
vides a way that these impurities may be removed 
by means of certain appropriate organs. The prin- 
cipal organs in this connection are four in number, 
that is, the liver, intestines, kidneys and the skin. 
In the first of these the blood passes as it returns to 



184 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

the heart through the veins, and here is secreted the 
yellow matter termed the bile, which is discharged 
into the intestines and becomes mixed with the re- 
fuse of the food to be rejected from the body. Hence 
the liver may be considered as the great depurator of 
the human organism, and accordingly exercises a 
most important office, and on the due action of which 
the health of the body materially depends ; and while 
some may hold this secretion, the bile, will promote 
digestion, we can infer the reverse when we judge 
of its effects whenever from the action of vomiting 
or other causes it enters into the stomach, and be- 
sides, were it so intended it would be emptied into 
that organ direct where digestion takes place; but, 
on the contrary, we discover an increased secretion 
of bile is ever productive of irritation of the intes- 
tines, and also its presence in the stomach uniformly 
excites considerable nausea and frequent vomiting. 
The second organ for consideration appropriated 
for purifying the mass of blood is the intestines. 
Through this organ the food passes after it has left 
the stomach, having its nourishing part taken up by 
the lacteals, besides which there is a copious decre- 
tion of feculent matter from the whole internal sur- 
face. Thus while one set of vessels takes up nutri- 
ment and conveys it to the mass of blood, another 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 1 85 

discharges the impurities from the blood. The in- 
testines are of great extent in most animals and are 
folded in various directions. This is in order to 
detain the matter which is received from the stomach 
so that all the nutrition may be thoroughly absorbed 
from it. The third organ for consideration is the 
kidneys, the secretion of which is excrementitious. 
These organs separate from blood superfluous water 
which becomes charged with various matters, as 
muriate of soda or common salt, phosphate of lime, 
puss, etc. These organs exercise a similar office to 
that of the skin in the performance of their func- 
tions, and between the skin and the kidneys a re- 
markable sympathy exists and a deficiency in the 
quantity of the secretion of one is generally found to 
be supplied by the other. I am in divine truth for 
all, Alvidas. 

My Dear Beloved Soul: 

We rejoice that we are permitted to continue in 
the divine wisdom and perform our part in convey- 
ig truth to the dear children of earth who are in 
need of the light. I have occupied thy place in the 
dear circle of seven in thy absence. Our prayers 
are for the uplifting of humanity to a higher knowl- 
edge of life. My blessings to our dear seven. 

Clytina. 



1 86 TWO THOUSAND YIARS 

The Heart and Stomach. 

July 5, 1900. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

I am here with you and will continue our subject. 
We have learned of the effect of anger upon the 
physical body, and on the same principle of the influ- 
ence of the intellectual operations. 

We find the system quieted and also the activity 
of disease is diminished through the operation of 
the mild and gratifying passions, hope and confi- 
1 dence in our own strength. The stimulating effect 
of the passions has been known in some cases so vio- 
lent as to bring on fever, apoplexy and even death of 
the physical. From the great sympathy existing be- 
tween the brain and the heart, the passions seem to 
act particularly on the latter, and the feeling of grief 
is generally referred to this part. From the nerves 
also or elongations of the brain accompanying the 
arteries or ramifications of the heart, we can account 
for that want of nourishment or deficient supply for 
the vitality of the system which takes place when- 
ever the patient is under the influence of grief or 
sorrow. 



IN CHJESTIAL LIFE. 1^7 

Such being the effect of the intellectual operations 
on the body, it requires in all diseases an important 
consideration and serious attention, and we may 
also add that the abuse of spirituous liquors has a 
similar influence as these other causes specified in the 
operation of. producing local derangement, and in 
fact may be explained in a similar manner, that is, by 
exciting and continuing irritation in the brain. 

We will now give some consideration to the heart. 
This is that organ by which the blood is conveyed to 
every part of the body, and has two ventricles. The 
left is higher than the right and is the strongest of 
all the muscles, therefore when affected by spasms 
it is of the most violent nature, and from its inces- 
sant action it is more liable to disorder, more espe- 
cially from the ossification which retards the velo- 
city of its circulation and often almost suspended in 
action, which is termed the pectoral angina, the 
symptoms of which are very peculiar and the issue 
fatal. The, motion of the heart is most wonderful. 
It continues to the utmost period of life, day and 
night, without interruption, more than one hundred 
thousand times a day. It is indeed a manifestation 
of the stupendous wisdom of the infinite and is in 
nothing expressed more gloriously. 



1 88 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

The stomach is a compound and spermatic sinewy 
receptacle for the food, and the seat of the digestion, 
and when it fails in its operation the whole frame is 
corrupted, for in it are contained the portions that 
serve for nutrition, concoction and procreation. The 
stomach is muscular, very nervous, and indirectly 
possesses sympathy with every part of the system 
through its connection with the brain. When the 
food has gone through the process of digestion it is 
emptied into the intestines and as it passes through 
this tube the chyle is taken up by the absorbent ves- 
sels and by them conveyed to the mass of the blood, 
from which it is then separated by vessels con- 
nected with the arteries, or, as they are termed, se- 
cerning extremities for the support of the body, and 
in this manner the growth and support of the physi- 
cal takes place. But while this is going on the old 
parts of the body are removed by the absorbents and 
the particles conveyed into the mass of blood. The 
mass of blood accordingly becomes loaded with im- 
purities. I am in divine truth eternal, 

Alvidas. 



IN CELESTIAL UEE. 1 89 

My Dear Beloved Soul: 

We find that the intention of the infinite was per- 
fection in that particular state or condition to which 
the soul was subjected, but the difficulty is that the 
lower body has ruled instead of the higher self, and 
has trampled that divine spark of life eternal in the 
dust of its own ignorance and limitations until they 
have become as a part of humanity. Bless our dear 
loved seven. Eternal, 

Clytina. 



190 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

Origin of the Body — Absorbent Vessels. 

July 7th, 1900. 
My Dear Faithful Friend : 

Once again I am in control of these forces and 
will use them as best I can to give truth most essen- 
tial to the well being of all who desire to exercise 
their free will and become free. 

The absorbent vessels form a most important sys- 
tem in the animal economy, and upon the regular and 
healthy performance of their offices depends the 
health of the body. In persons of delicate structure 
the system is often very tender and irritable, and 
from this state arises that peculiar morbid condition 
termed scrofula. In such a state when the loss of the 
equilibrium of action ensues between the secerning 
extremities of arteries and the absorbents, an accu- 
mulation is produced in different parts ; as in certain 
glands or organs, the cellular membrane and its liga- 
ments of joints, etc., sometimes ending in ulceration, 
but it is in age that the most formidable diseases of 
the absorbent system occur, in consequence of these 
vessels losing their power of action either from dis- 
eased structure or debility, especially in glands or 
parts approaching the texture of glands. Hence the 
frequency of this morbid condition in the breasts of 



IN CEUISTIAI, LIFE. 191 

females, and the absorbents of the glands once fail- 
ing to perform their office, an accumulation of gland- 
ular matter takes place till the ramifications of the 
nourishing arteries become so compressed that they 
no longer convey their natural nutricient supply. 
The absorbent vessels derive their power of acting 
from the brain, therefore their diseased state is 
either that of supur or sub-irritation. Sub-irritation 
will exist locally in an organ and by disturbing its 
mutation, occasion deranged structure or disposition 
of lymph in the celluar substance, though the muscu- 
lar system is no less under the influence of the brain 
as we have before observed. 

The origin of the body, we may say, is in the 
chyle, which passing the lacteals, is then delivered 
into the sub-clavian, where, mixing with the blood, 
they proceed together to the right ventricle of the 
heart, and then being more intimately mixed, circu- 
late together through the whole system, until after 
several circulations and secretions at the various 
strainers of the body, are assimilated so as to make 
one uniform compound mass, which appears to be 
nothing else than chyle, altered by the artifice of na- 
ture, and exalted into blood, there being no appear- 
ance of anything extraneous mixed with the circulat- 
ing liquor in the blood vessels than the chyle, with the 



192 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

exception of what had been separated from it for 
some special purpose, which being once served, is 
returned to it once more. Thus again, while the 
blood is in the vessels it appears to the naked eye to 
be uniform and homogeneous, but when let out of 
the vessels, and when cold, it separates spontaneously 
into two parts, one of these being red in color and 
fibrous, which coheres into a mass termed Cruor, 
while the other part becomes thin and transparent, 
which remains fluid when cold, and being heavier 
than cruor, sustains and bears it up. This is termed 
Serum. Thus we have considered the system in a 
summary way, and I shall give out what is most es- 
sential for future thought. I am in divine truth 

for all, 

Alvidas. 

My Dear Beloved Soul: 

Once let the dear humanity receive any inkling of 
the truth and the knowledge will kindle within their 
souls a spirit of love and desire to unlock the fetters 
that bind to the lowest matter shadows and cling to 
the real, recognizing the wisdom of exercising the 
free will rather than groping in the dark shadows of 
fate. My love and prayers to our dear seven. 

Eternal, 

Clytina. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 193 

"There is no science better calculated to introduce 
the student into the realms of philosophy than that 
of Astrology, for it removes all doubts with regard to 
the doctrine of evolution and strengthens us in our 
faith in the divine will, love and wisdom, elevating 
the thoughts, expanding the mind and broadens the 
consciousness, enabling us to perceive the unerring 
justice that rules throughout the solar systems. 

Clytina/' 

i. Magnetic and Electric Forces. 

2. Planetary System. 

3. Ancient Astrology as understood by the 
Tartars, Chaldeans, and Egyptians, the basis for 
Grecian knowledge of this science. 

4. Precession of the Equinoxes : "Divine" 
Years and Ages. 

5. Polar Revolution of the Earth. 

6. Four Great Periods of Time: Golden, 
Silver, Copper and Iron Ages. 

7. Tropics were once at the Poles. 

8. Unanimity and Reality of Ancient Science 
of Astronomers who made the observations in order 
to found a true science of Astrology. 

9. Pyramids ; principles upon which built and 
time of building. 



194 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

io. The Moon ; its influence on all life ; a mirror 
of each planet. 

ii. The Variable Stars; Star of Bethlehem; 
when next visible. 

12. The Planets and their Influences. 

13. Fixed Stars and the Twelve Houses. 

14. Influences on Mind and Body. 

1 5. Esoteric Side of Astrology ; Personal Appli- 
cations. 

16. Astrological Horoscopic Figures. 

17. Examination of the Twelve Houses. 

18. A Map of Life Illustrated. ' 

19. Mundane Astrology Applied. 

20. Various Configurations Blended. 

21. Combined Influences of the Planets. 

22. Digressions, Personal and National. 

23. Significance of the Signs; Effect of En- 
vironment. 

24. Environments of Wealth and Poverty. 

25. Planetary Influences on the Body. 

26. Life Principle and Physical Health. 

27. Jesus ; his birth and life. 

28. Zoroaster: His birth, life and work; 
Founder of the Magi. 

29. Spirit of Nature is a Unity ; "it is ever mani- 
festing through some vehicle.' , 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 195 

30. Sun; the Physical Representative of the 
Logos. 

31. Evolution in the light of Astrology. 

32. Comets and their Influence. 

33. Vibratory Tones in Color and Sound. 

34. "To the brave and not the weak is Life 
Eternal offered." 

35. Fate and Destiny; what they are. 

36. Zodiacal Signs. 

37. Effect of the Signs Rising, on Health. 

38. Different Polarizations; effects on Char- 
acter. 

39. Changes in Present Conditions in the 
United States. 

40. Mind and Character Building. 

41. Analysis of Natal Figures. 

42. Esoteric and Exoteric in Astrology. 

43. Genesis Explained and Illustrated. 

44. Origin and Number of the Asteroids. 

45. "Mission of Astrology, to teach people how 
to suffer." 

46. Natal Figures of Noted Persons. 

47. How we may control our Fates. 

48. Zodiacal Signets. 

49. Pride of Opinion must be Overcome. 



196 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

50. "Unity to Duality, and from Duality back 
to Unity." 

51. "Will is free within certain limits." 

52. Effects of Environments. 

53. Personality ; what it is. 

54. Physiology of the Human Body. 

55. Natal Stars. 

56. "The Soul can never die; in fact, there is 
no death." 

57. Mystery of the Trinity fully explained. 

58. Ancient teachers of Immortality. 

59. Persian and Chaldean Wisdom. 

60. Myths of the various ages. 

61. Astrology necessary to interpret Daniel. 

62. Sun in the Twelve Houses ; its Influence. 

63. Evolution in the Light of Astrology. 

64. Astrology no respecter of persons ; "we are 
masters of our to-morrows." 

65. Moon in the Twelve Houses; its influence. 

66. Mercury in the Twelve Houses; its Influ- 
ence. 

67. Comets and their Influence. 

68. Astrology: The origin of every art and 
science known. 

69. Color Rays, a chromatic progression of 
musical scale; Provings of the Musical Classification. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 197 

70. Color Rays connected with Planetary 
Action. 

71. Symbolism of Human Progress by union 
of color rays with scale of harmonics. 

72. Spherical Prismatic Rays. 

73. Book of Genesis; its astrological interpre- 
tation. Voice is the Creator of Form ; the six days 
of Creation fully explained ; also the Fall of Man. 

74. Medicinal Properties : Relation of Celestial 
Signs to Moon's Influence. 

75. Physical Body; Astrologically Considered. 
j6. Diseases under the Twelve Zodiacal Signs. 
yy. Aphorisms of Astrology. 

78. Natal Astrology; Necessary to Evolution 
of Humanity. 

79. Reincarnation. 

80. Natal Figures ; Analysis of. 

81. Individuality the Seed; Personality the 
Husbandman. 

82. Three hundred and sixty distinct rays of 
the Sun. "Love is the Centre of our System." 

83. Law and Order; How the Soul learns to 
respect. 

84. Life Spark passes through Mineral, Vege- 
table and Animal Kingdoms in its individual evolu- 
tion in matter. 



198 TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

85. Astral Plane. 

86. Descent of Spirit into Matter. 

87. Life Waves; Gaseous, Mineral, Vegetable 
and Animal. 

88. Iron Age of Horrors (Noted Poem). 

89. Asteroids; their influence on Earth; Glad- 
stone's Demise. 

90. Natal Figures of Noted Personalities. 

91. "Planetary Influence; the Working 
of the Divine Mind/' 

92. "Man is a Minor God;" "Thoughts are 
Things." 

93. Our stars; we can rule by controlling the 
physical senses; "they incline us, but do not com- 
pel." 

94. "Slaves of Fate, but possessed of a Free 
Will" to conquer. 

95. The Divine Will ; we must unify our wills 
with it. 

96. Education of Children. 

97. "Judgment takes rank in the physical 
world." 

98. Chaldean Religious Ceremonies. 

99. "First step to knowledge is purification." 
100. Higher Mind ; Crucial test of. 



IN CELESTIAL LIFE. 199 

ioi. "As we sow we must reap." Suicide is 
robbing the soul of experience. 

102. Saturn; The Old Schoolmaster; "Ruler of 
Time and Fate." 

103. Desires; the Keynote of Fate; "Time is 
Existence; Eternity is Being." 

104. Mystic or Higher Signification of the 
Planets. 

105. Antiquity of Astrology; "To Restore the 
Astrology of the Chaldeans." 

106. General Law Dominating Humanity; "we 
make our own character." 

107. The Soul; What is it? The Mind is its 
passing manifestation. 

108. Helio and Geo-Centric Systems of As- 
trology. 

109. Astrological Terms; their interpretation; 
Alphabetical Dictionary. 

no. The Rosicrucians of the Middle Ages. 

in. Esoteric Astrology; Illustrated. 

112. Fate and Free Will. 

113. Mind; Influence of, on Body. 

114. Medicines ; Action of ; Stimulants. 



20O TWO THOUSAND YEARS 

115. Vegetable Poisons ; their antidotes. 

116. Medicines; When and How to Administer. 

117. Sleep; When and Manner of Reposing 
Body. 

118. Heat; Relation to Life; Kinds of Food. 

119. Animal Food ; Effect on Human Body. 

120. Hygiene of Body as to Clothing and Bath- 
ing. 

121. Anatomy of Human Body; Organic Sym- 
pathy. 

122. Herbs and Planetary Influences. 

123. Hindu Astrology; Full Explanation. 

124. Solar System; How Created. 

125. Astral Globes and Planetary Chains; Di- 
visions of Matter. 

126. "Man is a World within Himself." 

127. "The Macrocosm is mirrored in the Micro- 
cosm." 

128. Hindu method of calculating events. 

129. Horary Astrology ; treated at length. 

130. Planetary Colors; each planet has distinct 
color. 

131. Mercury; "The Winged Messenger of the 
Gods." 



IN CKI,ESTIAI, I.IFE. 20I 

132. Soul's Evolution; "Soil is to the seed as 
Earth Life is to the Soul." 

133. Soul's Pilgrimage through Matter. 

134. Humanity is in an Ocean of Light, Love 
and Wisdom. 



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